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Definition of Adenosine

Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026

Adenosine: A nucleoside containing adenine as its base. Adenosine acts to dilate the coronary arteries and is employed in the adenosine thallium scan of the heart.

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