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What is the definition or description of: serum creatinine?
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Kidney function: Creatinine is a breakdown product of muscle tissue. In the healthy situation it is cleared by the kidneys. Thus, a rise in creatinine is a sign of deterioration in kidney function.
Answered 1/25/2014
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