C-reactive protein

[ see-ree-ak-tiv ]
/ ˈsi riˌæk tɪv /

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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Medical definitions for C-reactive protein

C-reactive protein

n.

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.
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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.
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