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c-reactive protein

/siː riˈæktɪv ˈprəʊtiːn/

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/siː riˈæktɪv ˈprəʊtiːn/C1formalmedical
  • ruБелок, вырабатываемый печенью в ответ на воспаление, используемый в качестве биомаркера в медицинских тестах для выявления инфекции, повреждения тканей или хронических воспалительных состояний.

A protein produced by the liver in response to inflammation, used as a biomarker in medical tests to detect infection, tissue injury, or chronic inflammatory conditions.

  1. Inflammation markerC1formal

    A protein produced by the liver in response to inflammation in the body, used as a biomarker for infection, injury, or chronic disease.

    ruМаркер воспаления

    • The doctor ordered a C-reactive protein test to check for inflammation.
    • High levels of C-reactive protein can indicate an infection or autoimmune condition.
    • His C-reactive protein levels dropped after the treatment.