creatine kinase
Americannoun
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Subsequent testing revealed some players had high levels of creatine kinase, another indicator.
From Washington Times • Jan. 19, 2017
The condition can be detected with a blood test for a muscle enzyme, creatine kinase, that is released by damaged muscles and when it occurs patients must stop statins immediately.
From New York Times • Aug. 29, 2015
“He has very high levels of creatine kinase … this points to muscular dystrophy … and by virtue of his age and sex, it’s statistically most likely he has Duchenne.”
From The Guardian • Aug. 16, 2014
This reaction is catalyzed by the enzyme creatine kinase and occurs very quickly; thus, creatine phosphate-derived ATP powers the first few seconds of muscle contraction.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
A woman who has had one dystrophic child or relative should have her creatine kinase level measured by means of a blood test, said Dr. Emery.
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