1. Noun. (biochemistry) A deoxyribonucleoside related to uridine ¹
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Medical Definition of Deoxyuridine
1. 2'-deoxyuridine. An antimetabolite that is converted to deoxyuridine triphosphate during DNA synthesis. Laboratory suppression of deoxyuridine is used to diagnose megaloblastic anaemias due to vitamin b12 and folate deficiencies.
Pharmacological action: antimetabolites.
Chemical name: Uridine, 2'-deoxy-
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