noun inosine A compound that is an intermediate in the metabolism of purine and is used in kidney transplantation to provide a temporary source of sugar. It is a nucleoside consisting of hypoxanthine linked to ribose. 1
noun inosine (biochemistry, organic chemistry) Any nucleoside formed from hypoxanthine attached to a ribose. 0
noun inosine a nucleoside, C10H12N4O5, formed from the attachment of hypoxanthine to a ribose ring, and which is used as a temporary source of sugar during kidney transportation 0
