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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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"We expected that low rates of lactating would be associated with a relatively high morning peak in CRP and vice versa,"Hové said.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2024

It also found that people who regularly floss are more likely to have higher CRP levels.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2024

CRP alleged it was “shoehorned” into using Cookies’ suppliers and pressured by executives to repeatedly increase the number of orders despite manufacturing delays, defects and other problems.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2023

C-reactive protein or CRP: This blood test looks for elevated levels of C-reactive protein, which go up with inflammation.

From Washington Post • Jan. 9, 2023

The CRP data draws from data released by the Federal Election Commission as of Sept. 22.

From Reuters • Oct. 10, 2022

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