serology

[ si-rol-uh-jee ]

noun
  1. the science dealing with the immunological properties and actions of serum.

Origin of serology

1
First recorded in 1905–10; sero- + -logy

Other words from serology

  • se·ro·log·ic [seer-uh-loj-ik], /ˌsɪər əˈlɒdʒ ɪk/, se·ro·log·i·cal, adjective
  • se·ro·log·i·cal·ly, adverb
  • se·rol·o·gist, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for serology

serology

/ (sɪˈrɒlədʒɪ) /


noun
  1. the science concerned with serums

Derived forms of serology

  • serologic (ˌsɪərəˈlɒdʒɪk) or serological, adjective
  • serologist, noun

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