Definition

A substance produced in the body from creatine, which is found in muscles and blood, and is usually removed from the body through urine.

Example

Doctors often measure creatinine levels to assess kidney function.

Conversation

Have you ever heard about how creatinine levels can indicate kidney health?

Yeah, I think it’s something doctors check during blood tests, right?

Exactly! If the levels are too high, it might mean the kidneys aren’t working well.

That’s pretty interesting; I should pay more attention to those health metrics.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Creatinine is derived from 'creatin' (from Greek 'kreas', meaning flesh) and the suffix '-ine' (used in chemistry to denote substances). The word refers to a chemical compound that is a breakdown product of creatine, which is found in muscle tissue.

Memory Tip

Think of 'flesh' ('kreas') to remember that creatinine is related to a substance found in muscle tissue.

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