cyclic GMP

cyclic GMP
SYN: cyclic guanosine 3′,5′-monophosphate.

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cyclic GMP -.jē-.em-'pē n a cyclic mononucleotide of guanosine that acts similarly to cyclic AMP as a second messenger in response to hormones called also cyclic guanosine monophosphate, guanosine 3',5'-monophosphate

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cyc·lic GMP cyclic guanosine monophosphate.

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