serous

[ seer-uhs ]

adjective

1. resembling serum; of a watery nature.
2. containing or secreting serum.
3. of, relating to, or characterized by serum.

serous

/ sɪˈrɒsɪtɪ; ˈsɪərəs /

adjective

1. of, resembling, producing, or containing serum

Derived Forms

• serosity, noun

Other Words From

• se·ros·i·ty [si-, ros, -i-tee], serous·ness noun
• non·serous adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of serous¹

1585–95; < Medieval Latin serōsus; serum, -ous

Word History and Origins

Origin of serous¹

C16: from Latin serōsus, from serum

Example Sentences

But that leak to the Washington Post was a sign, I suppose, that they're going to put some serous political capital into this.

From The Daily Beast

I apprehend this disease to be more frequently connected with serous effusion than has been commonly imagined.

From Project Gutenberg

He shifted his foot less, and even when he was talking to ladies his serous inquiring glance would wander to Raisky or Tushin.

From Project Gutenberg

There was a light-brown exudation, extending over serous lamina of the pericardium and the surface of the heart.

From Project Gutenberg

A second row of silk sutures is now inserted, including the serous coat and adjacent half of the muscular layer.

From Project Gutenberg

It usually begins shortly after an injury, and, as a rule, presents itself by redness and serous exudation.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• colorless
• damp
• moist
• runny