Deoxyuridine

**Definition:** 2'-Deoxyuridine. An antimetabolite that is converted to deoxyuridine triphosphate during DNA synthesis. Laboratory suppression of deoxyuridine is used to diagnose megaloblastic anemias due to vitamin B12 and folate deficiencies.

**Tree numbers:** - D03.383.742.680.852.300 - D13.570.230.430 - D13.570.685.852.300

**Synonyms:** - (beta 1-(2-Deoxyribopyranosyl))thymidine