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Definition of Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
1. Noun. 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.
Definition of Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
1. Noun. (hematology) The rate at which red blood cells precipitate in an hour; a screening test used to test for various conditions. Abbreviated as '''ESR'''. ¹
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Medical Definition of Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
Literary usage of Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
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1. Handbook of Severe Disability: A Text for Rehabilitation Counselors, Other edited by Walter C. Stolov, Michael R. Clowers (2000)
"The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is a very useful measure regularly
obtained to help assess the degree of inflammation and the effect of any ..."
2. Calcutta Review by University of Calcutta (1921)
"erythrocyte sedimentation rate. Urine—physical, chemical, microscopical, quantity
of albumin and sugar. Faeces—physical, chemical (occult blood) and ..."
3. Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine (1903)
"In addition, these patients have features suggestive of an immunologic disease,
including high erythrocyte sedimentation rate, positive antinuclear and ..."
4. The Journal of Comparative Pathology and Therapeutics (1888)
"The erythrocyte sedimentation rate was always accelerated, but anaemia was not
observed. Morbid anatomy. Uteri weighing up to four kg. and with horns ..."
5. Getting Fit Your Way: A Self-paced Fitness Guide (1993)
"... urinalysis, blood chemistries, and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR).
Abnormalities in these test results will guide further evaluations. ..."
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