azacytosine
English
noun
Definitions
- (organic compound) Either of two isomeric derivatives of cytosine in which a -CH= group is replaced by -N=; the 5- isomer inhibits the action of DNA-methyltransferases
Etymology
Prefix from English cytosine.
Origin
English
cytosine
Gloss
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- arabinosylcytosine English
- cytosine English
- deoxycytosine English
- fluorocytosine English
- hydroxymethylcytosine English
- methylcytosine English
- polycytosine English
- thiocytosine English
- Cytosin German