C-reactive protein

noun

C-re·​ac·​tive protein ˈsē-rē-ˈak-tiv- How to pronounce C-reactive protein (audio)
: a protein present in blood serum in various abnormal states (such as inflammation or neoplasia)
abbreviation CRP

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Examples of those markers include interleukin-6 (IL-6) and C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) in people with conditions known to increase inflammation in the body, like type 2 diabetes.4 2. Jillian Kubala, Health, 28 Oct. 2024 The nutrients in whole grains like bulgur wheat may help lower inflammatory markers such as interleukin-6 (IL-6), C-reactive protein (CRP), and tumor necrosis factors (TNF). Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 2 Oct. 2024 Her research shows that those who receive negative comments about their size have an increase in blood sugar, C-reactive protein, and cortisol and other stress hormones. Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 8 July 2024 Reducing the C-reactive protein can lower the risk of heart disease and other heart conditions.24 Nutrition Okra is rich in several vitamins and minerals that support digestive health. Jillian Kubala, Health, 1 July 2024 Okinawa Flat Belly Tonic is based on the idea that people become overweight when their C-reactive protein, also known as CRP, interferes with the normal function of mitochondria. Michael Carroll, Discover Magazine, 3 June 2023 People who had consistently high or unmanaged metabolic syndrome but not elevated C-reactive protein had an elevated chance of developing kidney cancer. Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 23 Mar. 2024 Eating more fish, legumes and vegetables is associated with lower levels of C-reactive protein, a sign of inflammation in the body. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 13 Feb. 2024 Tart Cherries Can Lower Your Blood Pressure Doctors often use a blood test measuring C-reactive protein (or CRP) to foretell the development of high blood pressure and other cardiovascular diseases in patients. Jessie Shafer, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2023

Word History

Etymology

C-polysaccharide, a polysaccharide found in the cell wall of pneumococci and precipitated by this protein, from carbohydrate

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of C-reactive protein was in 1952

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Medical Definition

C-reactive protein

noun
C-re·​ac·​tive protein ˌsē-rē-ˌak-tiv- How to pronounce C-reactive protein (audio)
: a protein produced by the liver that is normally present in trace amounts in the blood serum but is elevated during episodes of acute inflammation (as those associated with neoplastic disease, chronic infection, or coronary artery disease)
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