C-reactive protein

[ see-ree-ak-tiv ]

/ ˈsi riˌæk tɪv /

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noun Biochemistry.

a globulin that increases in concentration in the bloodstream during infectious states and other abnormal conditions. Abbreviation: CRP

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Origin of C-reactive protein

First recorded in 1955–60; for C-polysaccharide, which is precipitated by this protein

Words nearby C-reactive protein

crazy quilt, crazy top, crazyweed, CRC, CRE, C-reactive protein, creak, creaky, cream, cream cheese, cream cracker

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How to use C-reactive protein in a sentence

Rule 16(c) was a proposed change in the rules at the 1976 Republican Convention.
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These are reactive, not proactive, stances, and they do little to offer substantive solutions.
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One detainee was bent over for a rectal feeding that involved Ensure, the protein shake.
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Instead, opt for eating complete meals with good sources of protein and fiber.
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“I just got my nails done,” gushes Michael C. Hall, extending his manicured, silver digits towards me.
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C was a Captain, all covered with lace; D was a drunkard, and had a red face.
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He was a bookseller, but better known as a translator of the German contributor to the Gentleman's Magazine, &c.
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(c) Decomposition of exudates anywhere in the body, as in empyema, bronchiectasis, and large tuberculous cavities.
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En effet un soir, sa femme et enfans l'abandonnerent entierement, et s'en allerent cabaner ailleurs, pensant que c'en estoit vuid.
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The usual forms are: (a) Ammoniomagnesium phosphate crystals; (b) acid calcium phosphate crystals; and (c) amorphous phosphates.
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Medical definitions for C-reactive protein

C-reactive protein

An antibody found in the blood in certain acute and chronic conditions including infections and cancers. It is a nonspecific indicator of inflammation and, therefore, not diagnostic of any one disease.

Scientific definitions for C-reactive protein

C-reactive protein

[ sē′rē-ăk′tĭv ]

An antibody found in the blood in certain acute and chronic conditions including infections and cancers. It is a nonspecific indicator of inflammation and therefore not diagnostic of any one disease.