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Research, Technology, Methods > methodology > diagnostic techniques > hematologic tests > erythrocyte sedimentation rate
Preferred Term:

erythrocyte sedimentation rate

Definition:
Measurement of rate of settling of erythrocytes in anticoagulated blood.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
hematologic tests
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • blood sedimentation tests
  • blood sedimentation
  • erythrocyte sedimentation
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/18170
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