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Word:    C-Reactive Protein

Short Definition:
  C-Reactive Protein (CRP) is a marker for inflammation.

Definition:
C-Reactive Protein (CRP) is a test that measures the concentration of a protein in blood serum that indicates acute inflammation. An association has been found between inflammatory markers (mainly CRP) and coronary heart disease and stroke.



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