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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"

noun
  1. 1

    The clear yellowish liquid obtained upon separating whole blood into its solid and liquid components after it has been allowed to clot.

  2. 2

    Blood serum from the tissues of immunized animals, containing antibodies and used to transfer immunity to another individual, called antiserum.

  3. 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. 4

    The watery portion of certain animal fluids like blood, milk, etc; whey.

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