creatine

[/ˈkriːətɪn/]

nounfemininepl: creatines

creatina

1. A nitrogenous organic acid naturally occurring in vertebrate muscle cells that supplies energy for muscle contraction

Athletes often take creatine supplements to improve performance.

Atletas frequentemente tomam suplementos de creatina para melhorar o desempenho.

2. A compound used in medical testing to assess kidney function

The doctor measured creatine levels in the blood test.

O médico mediu os níveis de creatina no exame de sangue.

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

creatina

Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese, commonly used in sports and fitness contexts

São Paulo

creatina

Standard usage; widely available in supplement stores

Rio de Janeiro

creatina

Standard usage; common among gym enthusiasts

Portugal

creatina

Standard usage; same terminology as Brazilian Portuguese

creatine monohydrate (monoidrato de creatina)

creatine kinase (creatinacinase)

creatine supplementation (suplementação com creatina)

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