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Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (Esr)
For Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (Esr) we have terms and definitions in 2 topics. The topics are Arthritis and HIV and AIDs.
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (Esr) (Arthritis) 
A measurement of how quickly red blood cells fall to the bottom of a test tube. When swelling and inflammation are present, the blood's proteins clump together and become heavier than normal. Thus, when measured, they fall and settle faster at the bottom of the test tube. Generally, the faster the blood cells fall, the more severe the inflammation.
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Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (Esr) (HIV and AIDs)
A test that measures the rate at which red blood cells settle through a column of liquid. This test is used to detect and monitor inflammation in the body.
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