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serum
[seer-uhm]
noun
plural
serums, serathe 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
/ ˈɪəə /
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
plural
serumsSee 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.
Other 51Թ Forms
- serumal adjective
- ˈܳ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of serum1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of serum1
Example Sentences
Describing President Trump as a "truth serum", Orban emphasised his vision of a new Europe, in what he calls "the Age of Patriots", based on the nation, the traditional family, and his version of Christianity.
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.
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