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Serum
/ˈsiɹəm/
The clear yellowish liquid obtained upon separating whole blood into its solid and liquid components after it has been allowed to clot.
📖 Definitions of "Serum"
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The clear yellowish liquid obtained upon separating whole blood into its solid and liquid components after it has been allowed to clot.
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Blood serum from the tissues of immunized animals, containing antibodies and used to transfer immunity to another individual, called antiserum.
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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.
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The watery portion of certain animal fluids like blood, milk, etc; whey.
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