The radical of adenylic acid minus an OH from the phosphoric group; often shortened to adenyl in compound names, such as adenylosuccinic acid. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: a-den′i-lil Definitions: 1. The radical of adenylic acid minus an OH from the phosphoryl group; often shortened to adenyl in compound names, such as adenylosuccinic acid.