Noun: creatine phosphate 'kree-u,teen 'fós,feyt
- An organic compound of creatine and phosphoric acid; found in the muscles of vertebrates where its hydrolysis releases energy for muscular contraction
"Athletes often take creatine supplements to increase creatine phosphate levels in their muscles";
- phosphocreatine, creatine phosphoric acid
Derived forms: creatine phosphates
Type of: organic compound
Encyclopedia: Creatine phosphate