creatinine

cre·at·i·nine

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Definitions of creatinine word

noun creatinine an anhydride of creatine that is abundant in muscle and excreted in the urine 3
noun creatinine the anhydride of creatine, C4H7N3O, found in blood, muscle, and esp. urine, where measurement of its excretion is used to evaluate kidney function 3
noun creatinine a crystalline end product of creatine metabolism, C 4 H 7 N 3 O, occurring in urine, muscle, and blood. 1
noun creatinine A compound that is produced by metabolism of creatine and excreted in the urine. 1
noun creatinine (biochemistry) A heterocyclic amine, 2-amino-1-methyl-5H-imidazol-4-one, formed by the metabolism of creatine. 0

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

1850-55; < German Kreatinin, equivalent to kreatin creatine + -in -ine2

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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