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Meaning of SEDIMENTATION RATE

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 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: erythrocyte sedimentation rate, ESR, sed rate
 
 See Also: rate

 

 

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 Definition: A sedimentation rate, or "sed rate", is a blood test that detects and monitors inflammation activity. It is measured by recording the rate at which red blood cells (RBCs) sediment in a tube over time. It increases (the RBCs sediment faster) with more inflammation.
 
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