Meaning

Ellipsis of blood serum..

Definitions by Sense

1. Ellipsis of blood serum.
2. Blood serum used as a blood product, in the practice of medicine: blood serum from the tissues of immunized animals (human or nonhuman), containing antibodies and used to transfer immunity to another individual (human or nonhuman).
3. A watery liquid from animal tissue, especially one that moistens the surface of serous membranes or that is exuded by such membranes when they become inflamed, such as in edema or a blister.
4. The watery portion of certain other animal fluids, such as milk; whey.
5. (skincare) A skincare product of varying consistencies with a high concentration of one or more active ingredients, for a targeted purpose, such as preventing acne, repairing sun damage, or moisturizing.

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Near-synonym: antiserum

Word Forms

• serums
• sera

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When Should You Use Serum?

Use serum when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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