noun
- Plural of creatin; a nitrogenous organic compound found in muscle tissue that plays a role in energy production during muscle contraction.
Usage: biochemistry; often used in scientific and medical contexts
Examples
- Creatins are synthesized in the liver and kidneys.
- The study measured creatins levels in athletes before and after exercise.
- Muscle tissue contains high concentrations of creatins.
- Creatins play an important role in cellular energy metabolism.