serum — the clear yellowish fluid that separates from blood when it clots
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the clear yellowish fluid that separates from blood when it clots
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɪrəm/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother swears by her expensive anti-wrinkle serum, claiming it's better than Botox.
- The laboratory tested the patient's serum for various antibodies.
- She has more skincare serums than a chemistry lab has test tubes.
serum
NOUN[/ˈsɪrəm/]
the clear yellowish fluid that separates from blood when it clots
The doctor tested the patient's serum for signs of infection.
The serum nourished her skin with just a few drops.
After applying the serum, she smiled into the mirror because her skin looked clearer.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Serum derives from Latin 'serum', originally meaning 'whey'—the clear liquid separated from milk during cheese production. The term was later extended into medical terminology to denote blood serum, the liquid component of blood after clotting.
Breakdown
Serum is a Latin root word meaning 'whey' or 'clear liquid'; no further morphological breakdown, as it functions as a complete lexical unit inherited directly from Latin.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother swears by her expensive anti-wrinkle serum, claiming it's better than Botox.”
“The laboratory tested the patient's serum for various antibodies.”
“She has more skincare serums than a chemistry lab has test tubes.”
“The doctor injected the snake bite victim with anti-venom serum.”
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