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(organic chemistry) Either of two isomeric hydroxymethyl derivatives of cytosine, but especially 5-hydroxymethylcytosine which functions as a base in certain specialized DNAs.
Use hydroxymethylcytosine when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Hydroxymethylcytosine means (organic chemistry) Either of two isomeric hydroxymethyl derivatives of cytosine, but especially 5-hydroxymethylcytosine which functions as a base in certain specialized DNAs.
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The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use hydroxymethylcytosine where its definition matches the intended context.
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