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sedimentation rate

 

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Noun sedimentation rate has 1 sense
  1. erythrocyte sedimentation rate, ESR, sedimentation rate, sed rate - 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
    --1 is a kind of rate

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Sedimentation Rate

Description:

Sedimentation rate, also known as erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) or "sed rate," is a medical test that measures the rate at which red blood cells settle in a period of one hour. It is a non-specific indicator of inflammation and can help in diagnosing or monitoring various diseases and conditions.

Sample Sentences:

1. The sedimentation rate test indicated high levels of inflammation in the patient's body.

2. The doctor ordered a sedimentation rate test to determine the cause of the patient's persistent joint pain.

3. A high sedimentation rate can be an early indication of an underlying health problem.

4. The sedimentation rate has decreased significantly since the patient started the prescribed medication.

5. The nurse collected a blood sample to perform the sedimentation rate test.

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