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ATP adenosine triphosphate.
ATP (tp)
n.
Adenosine triphosphate; an adenosine-derived nucleotide that supplies large amounts of energy to cells for various biochemical processes, including muscle contraction and sugar metabolism, through its hydrolysis to ADP.
ATP
see adenosine triphosphate.
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