phosphocreatine

Term: phosphocreatine

Literally meaning: “phosporylated creatine”

Origin: Anc Greek

φωσφο-/phospho(=phospho-, prefix denoting a chemical bound with phosporous group) > φως/phos=light

+κρεατίνη/creatine(=creatine, an organic acid that helps to supply energy to all cells in the body, primarily in muscle) > κρέας/creas(=flesh, meat)

Coined/History

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Definition

Phosphocreatine is a phosphorylated form the organic acid of creatine that is used as energy storage compound in cells mainly for muscle contraction.