Meaning of ERYTHROCYTE SEDIMENTATION RATE

WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[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
	See Also:		rate
Medical Dictionary
	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
	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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