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sedimentation rate [‚sed·ə·mən′tā·shən ‚rāt] (geology) (pathology) The rate at which red blood cells settle out of anticoagulated blood. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Blood tests showed a mild microcytosis, low ferritin level, and erythrocyte sedimentation rate 40 mm/h; serum biochemistry and levels of C-reactive protein, fasting glucose, and hemoglobin by electrophoresis were nor mal. Serologic evaluation revealed that the total blood count and differentials were normal, but the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) was elevated (35 mm/hr). Cousins' doctor also documented drops in his sedimentation rate, showing that "there is a physiologic basis for the ancient theory that laughter is good medicine. |
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