SEDIMENTATION RATE
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Sedimentation Rate.
Sedimentation Rate - as a noun
The rate at which red blood cells settle out in a tube of blood under standardized conditions; a high rate usually indicates the presence of inflammation
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
erythrocyte sedimentation rateesrsed rateExample Sentences
"The sedimentation rate of the river has increased due to heavy rainfall."
"A high sedimentation rate in the well water indicates contamination."
"The sedimentation rate of the soil can affect its fertility."
"Doctors use the sedimentation rate as an indicator of inflammation in the body."
"The sedimentation rate of the lake is decreasing due to conservation efforts."
