erythrocyte sedimentation rate
erythrocyte sedimentation rate noun: the rate (usually expressed in millimeters per hour) at which red blood cells precipitate in a vertical tube over a period of one hour, often determined as a screening test for the presence of inflammation.
Noun
erythrocyte sedimentation rate (plural erythrocyte sedimentation rates)
- The rate (usually expressed in millimeters per hour) at which red blood cells precipitate in a vertical tube over a period of one hour, often determined as a screening test for the presence of inflammation.
- Synonyms:
- ESR
Synonyms of erythrocyte sedimentation rate
Forms of erythrocyte sedimentation rate
| plural | erythrocyte sedimentation rates |
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Questions about erythrocyte sedimentation rate
- What does erythrocyte sedimentation rate mean?
- Erythrocyte sedimentation rate means the rate (usually expressed in millimeters per hour) at which red blood cells precipitate in a vertical tube over a period of one hour, often determined as a screening test for the presence of inflammation.
- What part of speech is erythrocyte sedimentation rate?
- Erythrocyte sedimentation rate is a noun.
- What is the plural of erythrocyte sedimentation rate?
- The plural of erythrocyte sedimentation rate is erythrocyte sedimentation rates.
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