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serum
[ seer-uhm ]
noun
- the clear, pale-yellow liquid that separates from the clot in the coagulation of blood; blood serum.
- any watery animal fluid.
- the thin, clear part of the fluid of plants.
- milk whey.
serum
/ ˈ²õɪə°ùÉ™³¾ /
noun
- See blood serum
- antitoxin obtained from the blood serum of immunized animals
- physiol zoology clear watery fluid, esp that exuded by serous membranes
- a less common word for whey
serum
/ ²õî°ù′ə³¾ /
, Plural serums
- See blood serum
- Blood serum extracted from an animal that has immunity to a particular disease. The serum contains antibodies to one or more specific disease antigens, and when injected into humans or other animals, it can transfer immunity to those diseases.
Derived Forms
- ˈ²õ±ð°ù³Ü³¾²¹±ô, adjective
Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- ²õ±ð۳ܳ¾Â·²¹±ô adjective
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of serum1
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of serum1
Example Sentences
The playfulness kicks in when George and Kathryn invite the other suspects over for a dinner spiced with garlic and truth serum.
Despite questioning his decision to forgo taking a super-soldier serum to gain enhanced powers, Wilson saves the day because of his capacity for empathy and belief in other people’s ability to change.
The recent obsession among so-called Sephora Kids for skin care containing potent chemicals has alarmed parents and dermatologists, who say anti-wrinkle serums, exfoliants and peels are too harsh for sensitive young skin.
“These surprising results indicate that serum surveillance studies are important to inform risk of infections that are going undiagnosed,†she said.
I was using eyelash serums to try and grow my lashes back but my eyes were getting really sore and red.
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