noun🔗ShareSérumThe clear yellowish liquid obtained upon separating whole blood into its solid and liquid components after it has been allowed to clot."The lab technician carefully extracted the serum from the blood sample to test for antibodies. "Le technicien de laboratoire a soigneusement extrait le sérum de l'échantillon de sang pour rechercher des anticorps.medicinephysiologybiochemistrybiologybodysubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSérum sanguinBlood serum from the tissues of immunized animals, containing antibodies and used to transfer immunity to another individual, called antiserum."The doctor injected the child with antiserum to help fight the measles, as the child had not yet been vaccinated. "Le médecin a injecté de l'antisérum à l'enfant pour l'aider à combattre la rougeole, car l'enfant n'avait pas encore été vacciné.medicinebiologybiochemistryanimalphysiologysubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSérumA 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."The doctor drew a sample of serum from the blister on the boy's arm to test for infection. "Le médecin a prélevé un échantillon de sérum de l'ampoule sur le bras du garçon pour rechercher une infection.medicinephysiologybiochemistrybodybiologyscienceanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSérumThe watery portion of certain animal fluids like blood, milk, etc; whey."The doctor collected a sample of the patient's serum to test for the presence of antibodies. "Le médecin a prélevé un échantillon de sérum du patient pour rechercher la présence d'anticorps.medicinephysiologybiologybiochemistryanatomyanimalsubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSérum(skincare) An intensive moisturising product to be applied after cleansing but before a general moisturiser."After washing her face, Maria applied a vitamin C serum to brighten her skin before using her regular moisturizer. "Après s'être lavé le visage, Maria a appliqué un sérum à la vitamine C pour éclaircir sa peau avant d'utiliser sa crème hydratante habituelle.appearancesubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
