The full form of CRP is C-Reactive Protein. This is a type of protein that is found in blood plasma. CRP rises in response to inflammation, and the liver synthesizes it. C-Reactive Protein was discovered in 1930, and it was earlier believed that CRP rises in response to an illness like cancer.
The C-Reactive Protein is usually considered to be better when it is lower. It may also be used to determine cardiovascular disease risk, especially when the C-Reactive Protein is higher than 3. CRP can be measured using a blood test, and it is very inexpensive to get the test done. The average CRP in humans is between 1 and 3. CRP can point to multiple diseases, and it is an important
Other full forms of CRP: