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Noun: creatine  'kree-u,teen
  1. 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
    - creatin

Derived forms: creatines

Type of: amino acid, aminoalkanoic acid

Encyclopedia: Creatine