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serous

American  
[seer-uhs] / ˈsɪər əs /

adjective

  1. resembling serum; of a watery nature.

  2. containing or secreting serum.

  3. of, relating to, or characterized by serum.


serous British  
/ sɪˈrɒsɪtɪ, ˈsɪərəs /

adjective

  1. of, resembling, producing, or containing serum

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of serous

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

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The method was applied to reveal resistant cell states against chemotherapy, targeted therapy or innate immunity in high-grade serous ovarian cancer.

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A few days later she received a call from the doctors saying that cells believed to be precursors to high-grade serous ovarian cancer were found in one of her removed fallopian tubes.

From New York Times Feb. 1, 2023

The IMF noted that the world economy still faces serous risks.

From Seattle Times Jan. 30, 2023

Another man, 40, suffered serous injuries and was taken to Belford Hospital in Fort William.

From BBC Dec. 31, 2022

C. Weigert looks upon the deposits as analogous to those on serous membranes.

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