1. A glycoside formed by the combination of arabinose (a five-carbon sugar) with another compound, especially a nucleoside or other organic molecule.
Usage: technical; biochemistry; commonly used in pharmaceutical and medical contexts
2. Any of various compounds derived from arabinose, including those used as antiviral or anticancer agents in medicine.
Usage: medical; pharmacology

Examples

• Cytarabine is an arabinoside used in the treatment of certain leukemias.
• The arabinoside structure contains a five-membered sugar ring bonded to a nitrogenous base.
• Researchers synthesized a new arabinoside compound to test its antiviral properties.
• Arabinosides are important intermediates in organic synthesis and drug development.
• The patient received arabinoside therapy as part of their cancer treatment protocol.