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ESR

Definition:

[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: erythrocyte sedimentation rate, ESR, sedimentation rate, sed rate
[noun] microwave spectroscopy in which there is resonant absorption of radiation by a paramagnet
Synonyms: electron spin resonance, ESR, electron paramagnetic resonance