sed rate meaning

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sed rate (noun): 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.

Definition of sed rate

  1. 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

    Synonyms: erythrocyte sedimentation rate, ESR, sedimentation rate

    Type of: rate

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