car·ni·tine (kär n -t n )n. A betaine commonly occurring in the liver and in skeletal muscle that functions in fatty acid transport across mitochondrial membranes. [German Karnitin, from Karnin, a basic substance derived from meat, from Latin car  , carn-, flesh; see carnal.] |
| carnitine (kärn-tn) A betaine commonly occurring in the liver and in skeletal muscle that is essential for fatty acid transport across mitochondrial membranes. Chemical formula: C7H15NO3. |
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