The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
n. A nitrogenous organic acid, C4H9N3O2, that is found in the muscle tissue of vertebrates mainly in the form of phosphocreatine and supplies energy for muscle contraction.
n. An amino acid 2-(carbamimidoyl-methyl- amino)acetic acid which naturally occurs in vertebrates and helps to supply energy to muscle and nerve cells
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. A neutral crystallizable organic substance (C4H9N3O2) obtained from muscular tissue. See extract under creatinine. Also spelled creatin, kreatin.
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n. an amino acid that does not occur in proteins but is found in the muscle tissue of vertebrates both in the free form and as phosphocreatine; supplies energy for muscle contraction
Word Usage
"Players showed high levels of an enzyme called creatine kinase, which is a sign of vigorous exercise."