Meanings
nounacute-phase protein (plural acute-phase proteins)
plural acute-phase proteins · alternative acute phase protein
Synonyms & antonyms
nounAny of a class of proteins whose plasma concentrations change in response to inflammation, such as C-reactive protein.
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Translations
French protéine de phase aigüe
- protéine de phase aigüeany of a class of proteins whose plasma concentrations change in response to inflammation
Hungarian akutfázis-fehérje, akutfázis-protein
- akutfázis-fehérjeany of a class of proteins whose plasma concentrations change in response to inflammation
- akutfázis-proteinany of a class of proteins whose plasma concentrations change in response to inflammation
Spanish reactante de fase aguda
- reactante de fase agudaany of a class of proteins whose plasma concentrations change in response to inflammation
Cite this entry
APA
acute-phase protein. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/acute-phase%20protein
MLA
“acute-phase protein.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/acute-phase%20protein. Accessed November 5, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “acute-phase protein,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/acute-phase%20protein.
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