Creatine
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈkɹiː.əˌtiːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Creatine is a noun meaning (biochemistry) An amino acid, 2-(carbamimidoyl-methyl- amino)acetic acid, which naturally occurs in vertebrates and helps to supply energy to muscle and nerve cells.
Meaning
(biochemistry) An amino acid, 2-(carbamimidoyl-methyl- amino)acetic acid, which naturally occurs in vertebrates and helps to supply energy to muscle and nerve cells.
Word Forms
- creatines
Synonyms for creatine
Depending on context, synonyms include Cr, creatin.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include creatin, phosphokinase, monohydrate, cyclocreatine, creatinine, acetylcarnitine.
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