Cytidine is a nucleoside molecule that is formed when cytosine is attached to a ribose ring (also known as a ribofuranose) via a β-N1-glycosidic bond. Cytidine is a component of RNA. If cytosine is attached to a deoxyribose ring, it is known as a deoxycytidine. ==Dietary sources of cytidine== Dietary sources of cytidine include foods with high RN... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cytidine
(C, Cyd) Type: Term Pronunciation: sī′ti-dēn Definitions: 1. A major component of ribonucleic acids. Synonyms: 1-β-d-ribofuranosylcytosine, cytosine ribonucleoside Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=22615