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Meaning of serum
The primary meaning of the word "serum" refers to the liquid part of blood, or a liquid containing antibodies, used in medical treatment.
Etymology of serum
The word "serum" comes from the Latin word "serum", meaning "whey", which was used to describe the liquid part of blood, as it was thought to resemble whey
The term has been used in medical contexts since the 17th century to describe the liquid component of blood and other bodily fluids
Synonyms
Definitions
- The watery liquid component of blood, in which the cells and platelets are suspended
- A liquid containing antibodies, used to provide immunity or to treat disease
- A clear liquid produced by the skin, as a result of injury or disease
Usage Examples
- The doctor prescribed a serum to treat the patient's infection
- The new vaccine uses a serum to provide immunity against the disease
- The skin produces a serum in response to injury, which helps to promote healing
Antonyms
solid
clot
coagulant
precipitate
sediment
deposit
residue
dross
scum
sludge
slime
mucus
pus
clotting
coagulation
solidification
thickening
gelation
curdling
jelling