creatine kinase

American  

noun

Biochemistry.

1. an enzyme that, during muscular activity, catalyzes the transfer of a phosphoryl group from phosphocreatine in muscle to produce ATP.

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Example Sentences

Still, he would put a hold on the medication and order a test to look for creatine kinase, another protein released by injured muscles.

From New York Times

Ue ordered additional tests to track the patient’s creatine kinase.

From New York Times

A normal level of creatine kinase is in the 100 to 200 range.

From New York Times

This includes examining creatine kinase to assess muscle damage and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein to measure inflammation — two areas of particular concern for basketball players because of the nature of their on-court movements.

From New York Times

Ten of those players had blood levels of creatine kinase about 120 times higher than Iowa players tested in subsequent fall practices; elevated levels of creatine kinase are associated with heart attacks and conditions that produce muscle and brain damage.

From The Guardian