Adenosine

Pronunciation: /əˈdɛnəˌsiːn/

Adenosine (noun)

  1. A natural chemical in the body that helps cells store and use energy and also affects sleep and blood flow.
  2. A medicine used in hospitals to slow certain fast heart rhythms by acting on receptors in the heart.

Examples

  • Adenosine acts as a body energy signal during rest.
  • When cells need energy, adenosine sends a body energy signal.