A chemical waste molecule that is generated from muscle metabolism. Creatinine is produced from creatine, a molecule of major importance for energy production in muscles. Approximately 2% of the body's creatine is converted to creatinine every day. Creatinine is transported through the bloodstream to the kidneys. The kidneys filter out most of [..]

A compound that is excreted from the body in urine. Creatinine levels are measured to monitor kidney function.

by 1847, from creatine + chemical suffix -ine (2).

A protein found in muscles and blood, and excreted by the kidneys in the urine. The level of creatinine in the blood or urine provides a measure of kidney function.

A chemical waste product generated from muscle metabolism. Creatinine is produced from creatine, a molecule of major importance for energy production in muscles. Approximately 2% of the body's creatine is converted to creatinine every day. Creatinine is transported through the bloodstream to the kidneys. The kidneys filter out most of the crea [..]

(kree-AT-ih-nin) a waste product from protein in the diet and from the muscles of the body. Creatinine is removed from the body by the kidneys; as kidney disease progresses, the level of creatinine in the blood increases.

Creatinine is a chemical waste product of creatine. Creatine is a chemical made by the body and is used to supply energy mainly to muscles. A blood test that measures the level of creatinine in the bl [..]

A substance formed from the making of creatine, an important nitrogen compound made in the body. Common in blood, urine and muscle tissue.

A waste product created by muscle metabolism. Doctors sometimes test creatinine levels to examine kidney function.

A waste product formed by the breakdown of a substance (creatine) important for converting food into energy (metabolism).

A waste substance produced by the muscles. The higher the blood creatinine level, the worse the kidneys are working. The blood creatinine level is used to calculate the eGFR, a more accurate measure of kidney function.

A compound that is excreted from the body in urine. Creatinine levels are measured to monitor kidney function

a waste product from protein

A blood test involving normal metabolic waste in the body to indicate kidney function.

A substance produced by body metabolism that is normally excreted from the body by the kidney. If the kidneys are damaged the body retains the creatinine and levels in the blood will rise. The level o [..]

A compound that is excreted from the body in urine. Creatinine levels are measured to monitor kidney function.

a chemical excreted by the kidneys which, when measured, shows whether the kidneys are functioning properly

Found in muscle and blood and excreted in urine, creatinine is the end product of muscle (creatine) metabolism. By ascertaining levels of creatinine in blood or urine or in both, presence or severity [..]

A waste product that is filtered from the blood by the kidneys and expelled in urine.

a protein found in muscles and blood, and excreted by kidneys in the urine. The Level of creatinine in the blood or urine provides a measure of kidney function. It can also indicate the breaking down [..]

A waste product of creatine metabolism.

(biochemistry) A heterocyclic amine, ''2-amino-1-methyl-5H-imidazol-4-one'', formed by the metabolism of creatine.

A waste product in the blood, creatinine is removed by the kidneys and eliminated in the urine. Regular testing of the creatinine level serves as an indicator of how well the kidney is functioning.

A small chemical compound normally excreted by kidneys. If the kidneys are damaged, the serum level of creatinine builds up, resulting in an elevated serum creatinine. The serum creatinine test is used to measure kidney function. Cyst

A waste product filtered from the blood by the kidneys and expelled in the urine