noun
- Plural of creatinine; a waste product of muscle metabolism that is filtered by the kidneys and excreted in urine.
Usage: medical/scientific term; typically used in clinical contexts when discussing multiple measurements or samples
Examples
- The lab measured creatinine levels in several blood samples to assess kidney function.
- Elevated creatinines in the urine can indicate kidney disease.
- Doctors monitor creatinines as a marker of renal health in patients with diabetes.
- The patient's creatinines were within normal range after treatment.