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C-reactive protein (CRP)
A protein present in blood serum in various abnormal states, like inflammation.

CRP,
abbreviation for C-reactive protein.

CRP,
CRP
C-reactive protein; cyclic AMP-receptor protein.

CRP
Lab medicine C-reactive protein, see there


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CRP is a marker used to measure inflammation levels, and a reduction in CRP may indicate a corresponding reduction in the risk of heart disease and diabetes.
CRP has been linked in previous studies to heart disease, depression and even stroke.
CRP is an established strong predictor of cardiovascular events.
 
 
 
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