noun Download 🔗Share The clear yellowish liquid obtained upon separating whole blood into its solid and liquid components after it has been allowed to clot. Examples : "The lab technician carefully collected serums from the blood samples to test for antibodies. " medicine physiology body biochemistry substance biology anatomy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Blood serum from the tissues of immunized animals, containing antibodies and used to transfer immunity to another individual, called antiserum. Examples : "Doctors use serums from horses that have been exposed to tetanus to help people fight off the infection after a dirty wound. " medicine biology biochemistry animal physiology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. Examples : "The doctor drained the excess serums from the patient's swollen leg to relieve the pressure and pain. " medicine physiology body anatomy biochemistry biology science substance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The watery portion of certain animal fluids like blood, milk, etc; whey. Examples : "After the milk curdled, we drained off the watery serums to make cheese. " physiology medicine body biochemistry biology substance animal Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (skincare) An intensive moisturising product to be applied after cleansing but before a general moisturiser. Examples : "After washing her face, she applied two different serums: one for brightening and another for anti-aging, before putting on her regular moisturizer. " appearance body science chemistry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
