acetyl CoA


acetyl

(as'et-il) (a-set'il) [ aceto- + -yl] CH3CO, a univalent radical.

acetyl CoA

Acetylcoenzyme A.

acetyl L-carnitine

A dietary supplement (a form of L-carnitine) promoted for its positive effects on fat (esp. triglyceride) metabolism and Alzheimer's disease.