Blood test that measures how far red blood cells travel in one hour in a blood sample as they settle into the bottom of the tube. The rate of ESR increases with inflammation, infection, and also in cancer. Also called sedimentation rate.
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate, ESR
Alternative Meanings:
- ESRBlood test that measures how far red blood cells travel in one hour in a blood sample as they settle into the bottom of the tube. The rate of ESR increases with inflammation, infection, and also in cancer. Also called “Sedimentation Rate”