Creatinine Meaning
/kɹiːˈæ.təˌniːn/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA heterocyclic amine, 2-amino-1-methyl-5H-imidazol-4-one, formed by the metabolism of creatine.
Sentence Examples
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.
Word Origin & History
From creatine + -ine, from Ancient Greek κρέας (kréas, “meat”) (genitive κρέατος (kréatos)) + -ine.
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High levels of ____ in the blood indicate possible kidney dysfunction.