Westergren method

[ wĕs′tər-grĕn′, vĕs′- ]

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n.

A method for estimating the sedimentation rate of red blood cells in whole blood by mixing venous blood with an aqueous solution of sodium citrate and allowing the mixture to stand in an upright standard pipet and, after one hour, reading the millimeters the cells have descended.

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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?

First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.

First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.

First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.

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Their method of curing the leaves was to air-dry them and then packing them until wanted for use.
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The rapid spread of the revolt was not a whit less marvelous than its lack of method or cohesion.
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