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serum

[ seer-uhm ]

noun

plural serums, sera
  1. the clear, pale-yellow liquid that separates from the clot in the coagulation of blood; blood serum.
  2. any watery animal fluid.
  3. the thin, clear part of the fluid of plants.
  4. milk whey.


serum

/ ˈ²õɪə°ùÉ™³¾ /

noun

  1. antitoxin obtained from the blood serum of immunized animals
  2. physiol zoology clear watery fluid, esp that exuded by serous membranes
  3. a less common word for whey
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

serum

/ ²õî°ù′ə³¾ /

, Plural serums

  1. 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.
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ²õ±ð°ù³Ü³¾²¹±ô, adjective
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ²õ±ð۳ܳ¾Â·²¹±ô adjective
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of serum1

1655–65; < Latin: whey
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of serum1

C17: from Latin: whey
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The playfulness kicks in when George and Kathryn invite the other suspects over for a dinner spiced with garlic and truth serum.

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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.

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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.

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“These surprising results indicate that serum surveillance studies are important to inform risk of infections that are going undiagnosed,†she said.

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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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