Serology
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Serology is a noun meaning The science that studies the blood serum, and especially the reaction between antigens and antibodies in serum.
Meaning
The science that studies the blood serum, and especially the reaction between antigens and antibodies in serum.
More Meanings
- The characteristics of the blood serum in a particular disease or organism.
- (countable, informal, sometimes proscribed) A serologic test: a blood test to detect the presence of, and often to measure the amount of, various components of the serum (usually antibodies, antigens, and immune complexes thereof).
Example Sentences
Diagnosis is presumptive by history and physical examination and is confirmed by serologies.
Word Forms
- serologies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include serum, testing, sorology, semiology, seriography, sermonology.
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