Definition: Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is a diagnostic test for inflammation. The test measures the rate at which red blood cells fall to the bottom of a tube over time. An increased sedimentation rate corresponds to increased non-specific inflammation in the body. It is often called "sedrate" for short.
Also Known As: ESR, sedimentation rate, sedrate
Common Misspellings: ERS
Examples:
The doctor ordered a sedimentation rate.
