Elevated C-reactive Protein (CRP). C-reactive protein (CRP) is a substance produced by the liver that increases in the presence of inflammation in the body.
soft touch. 1. a gentle way of handling someone or something. Bess has a soft touch and can bring both sides together. Kelly lacks the kind of soft touch needed for this kind of negotiation. 2. a gullible person; a likely victim of a scheme. John is a soft touch. You can always ask him for a few bucks.
Therapeutic Use of Touch. Touch, referred to as haptic communication, can say âI careâ (Fig. 44-4). A firm touch can discourage a child from doing something dangerous; a light touch can encourage a person to walk down the hall.