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Noun: phosphocreatine  `fós-fow'kree-u`teen
  1. An organic compound of creatine and phosphoric acid; found in the muscles of vertebrates where its hydrolysis releases energy for muscular contraction
    - creatine phosphate, creatine phosphoric acid

Derived forms: phosphocreatines

Type of: organic compound

Encyclopedia: Phosphocreatine

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