Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
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| Erythrocyte sedimentation rate | |
|---|---|
| Term | Erythrocyte sedimentation rate |
| Short definition | a measure of the time it takes for red blood cells to collect at the bottom of a sample of blood; an elevated rate may mean that there is inflammation somewhere in the body |
| Type | Medical term |
| Specialty | General |
| Language | English |
| Source | AMA |
| Comments | |
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (definition) a measure of the time it takes for red blood cells to collect at the bottom of a sample of blood; an elevated rate may mean that there is inflammation somewhere in the body
==Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (overview)==