C-reactive protein
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
Named for its capacity to precipitate the somatic C-polysaccharide of Streptococcus pneumoniae.
مثال
- The doctor ordered a C-reactive protein test to check for inflammation.
- High levels of C-reactive protein are indicative of an infection.
- C-reactive protein levels can be used to assess a patient's risk of heart disease.
ترکیبهای رایج
C-reactive protein test C-reactive protein levels High C-reactive protein Elevated C-reactive protein
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- a byproduct of inflammation; a globulin that is found in the blood in some cases of acute inflammation