Acronym

ADP

Adenosine diphosphate

A nucleotide formed when ATP loses one phosphate group.

What it means

A nucleotide formed when ATP loses one phosphate group.

Clinical context

ADP is commonly used in Metabolism, Cell biology. The exact meaning can depend on specialty, region and local documentation practice.

Learning note

Use the full term when clarity matters, especially in formal assignments, prescriptions, handover and patient-facing communication.