Creatinine Meaning

/kɹiːˈæ.təˌniːn/
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nounA heterocyclic amine, 2-amino-1-methyl-5H-imidazol-4-one, formed by the metabolism of creatine.

The doctor checked his creatinine levels.
High creatinine levels can indicate kidney disease.
High levels of creatinine in the blood can indicate kidney issues.
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High levels of ____ in the blood indicate possible kidney dysfunction.

From creatine + -ine, from Ancient Greek κρέας (kréas, “meat”) (genitive κρέατος (kréatos)) + -ine.

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