subserous

[ suhb-seer-uhs ]

adjective

1. situated or occurring under a serous membrane.

Word History and Origins

Origin of subserous¹

First recorded in 1825–35; sub- + serous

Example Sentences

On opening the abdomen the tumour proved to be a large subserous fibroid undergoing red degeneration.

From Project Gutenberg

Thickening of the pericardium and subserous hemorrhages also occur.

From Project Gutenberg