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serous

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪərəs/

Definition of serous

adjective

Physiology
  • of, resembling, or producing serum: the natural protection for grazes and scratches is dried serous fluid and blood

Derivatives

serosity

Pronunciation: /-ˈrɒsɪti/

noun

Origin:

late Middle English: from French séreux or medieval Latin serosus, from serum (see serum)

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