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.
fondle - touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner; He caressed her face; They fondled in the back seat of the taxi. caress. paw - touch clumsily; The man tried to paw her. grope - fondle for sexual pleasure; He made some sexual advances at the woman in his office and groped her repeatedly.