CRP

American

Biochemistry.

C-reactive protein.

CRP ¹ British

abbreviation

Central Reserve Police

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CRP ² British

abbreviation

C-reactive protein; a chemical in the blood that can be measured to indicate inflammation in the body and a person's risk of suffering a heart attack

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The determination also heard that Archie was regularly found to have elevated CRP levels between 8 October and 5 November, with the latter not noted on his discharge letter.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

CRP, which measures inflammation levels in the body, is an indicator of infection.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

"What we ended up finding is that among mothers who reported intensive lactation, via either breastfeeding or pumping, CRP was higher at nighttime."

From Science Daily • May 7, 2024

According to the lawsuit, Cookies told CRP to use its suppliers and affiliates to get the products on the market faster.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2023

And a May 2020 meta-analysis found links between loneliness or social isolation and elevated levels of CRP and IL-6, respectively.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2023

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