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A white crystalline compound formed from a nitrogenous organic acid.

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  • The "kidney number" is a measure of kidney function and is based on the amount of a substance called creatinine in the blood.
  • In sum, the more Creatine, the more "creatinine" and thus greater negative effect on the body.
  • She was in kidney failure with a creatinine of 5.1.
  • Both creatine and creatinine are readily soluble in water.
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  • This word was used in the 2006 Scripps National Spelling Bee finals.
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