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acetyl coenzyme A medical definition
noun Abbr. acetyl CoA
- An organic compound in which an acetyl group is attached to CoA.
- A compound that functions as a coenzyme in many biological acetylation reactions and is formed as an intermediate in the oxidation of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.
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