erythrocyte sedimentation rate

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Definitions of erythrocyte sedimentation rate words

noun erythrocyte sedimentation rate the rate at which red blood cells settle in a vertical tube, used to detect the presence of disease; ESR 0
noun erythrocyte sedimentation rate (hematology) The rate at which red blood cells precipitate in an hour; a screening test used to test for various conditions. Abbreviated as ESR. 0

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