serous

[ seer-uh s ]

/ ˈsɪər əs /

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adjective

resembling serum; of a watery nature.

containing or secreting serum.

of, relating to, or characterized by serum.

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Origin of serous

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

OTHER WORDS FROM serous

se·ros·i·ty

[si-ros-i-tee] /sɪˈrɒs ɪ ti/, se·rous·ness, nounnon·se·rous, adjective

Words nearby serous

serotine, serotinous, serotonergic, serotonin, serotype, serous, serous cell, serous cyst, serous fluid, serous gland, serous inflammation

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Example sentences from the Web for serous

But that leak to the Washington Post was a sign, I suppose, that they're going to put some serous political capital into this.
The Gun Debate Heats Up|Michael Tomasky|January 8, 2013|DAILY BEAST
In the early stage of pleurisy the serous membrane is dry, and as the disease advances the membrane becomes unnaturally moist.
Special Report on Diseases of Cattle|U.S. Department of Agriculture
In a few cases of serous meningitis this has proved successful in that it has relieved intracranial pressure.
A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4)|Various
The hygromata in front of the knee in cattle, so-called tumor of the knee, and serous cysts belong to this variety.
Special Report on Diseases of Cattle|U.S. Department of Agriculture

In three of my cases I noticed also the frequent occurrence of a thin, serous, yellow discharge.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II|Various
The serous and muscular layers of the intestine at this point were greatly thickened.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II|Various

British Dictionary definitions for serous

serous

/ (ˈsɪərəs) /

adjective

of, resembling, producing, or containing serum

Derived forms of serous

serosity (sɪˈrɒsɪtɪ) or serousness, noun

Word Origin for serous

C16: from Latin serōsus, from serum

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Medical definitions for serous

serous

[ sîr′əs ]

adj.

Containing, secreting, or resembling serum.

serous

adjective

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adjective

Derived forms of serous

Word Origin for serous

Medical definitions for serous

adj.