serology

[ si-rol-uh-jee ]

noun

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

serology

/ sɪˈrɒlədʒɪ; ˌsɪərəˈlɒdʒɪk /

noun

1. the science concerned with serums

Derived Forms

• serologic, adjective
• seˈrologist, noun

Other Words From

• se·ro·log·ic [seer-, uh, -, loj, -ik], sero·logi·cal adjective
• sero·logi·cal·ly adverb
• se·rolo·gist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of serology¹

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

Example Sentences

The tests for antibodies, also known as serology tests, do not provide the answers that most people are seeking.

From Washington Post

Myology and serology of the Avian Family Fringillidae, a taxonomic study.

From Project Gutenberg

Myology and serology of the Avian Family Fringillidae, ataxonomic study.

From Project Gutenberg

The usefulness of comparative serology as a means of determining relationship has been demonstrated in many investigations.

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