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[n] the rate at which red blood cells settle out in a tube of blood under standardized conditions; a high rate usually indicates the presence of inflammation |
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| | Synonyms: | | ESR, sed rate, sedimentation rate |
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| | See Also: | | rate |
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| Medical Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | blood test that measures the speed at which red blood cells settle on the bottom of a test tube; high sedimentation rate signals a possible inflammatory disease. |
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| Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | ESR is elevated in inflammation due to many clinical conditions such as tumor, infections, rheumatoid arthritis. As such, it is a non-specific test. However, it is useful for monitoring the progression of the disease. With more specific tests available, ESR is used less often now. |
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