Definition of creatinine in English:
creatinine
noun krɪˈatɪniːnkriˈætnˌin
mass nounBiochemistry A compound which is produced by metabolism of creatine and excreted in the urine.
An anhydride of creatine; chemical formula: C₇H₄N₃O
Example sentencesExamples
- In some patients with cardiac toxicity, rise in liver enzymes and serum creatinine also occurred.
- Both creatinine and cystatin-C are proteins found in the blood and filtered through the kidneys.
- An alternative method is measurement of the ratio of protein or albumin to creatinine in an untimed urine specimen.
- Liver enzymes and creatinine were also assessed at each visit.
- Because creatine is excreted as creatinine by the kidneys, it is prudent to take it with plenty of water.