CEFR C2

serology

noun

Meaning

The scientific study of blood serum and other bodily fluids, specifically focusing on the diagnostic identification of antibodies and antigens.

Examples

  • The hospital's serology department confirmed the presence of the virus through a routine blood screening.
  • Advancements in serology have significantly improved our ability to track the spread of infectious diseases in a population.

Synonyms: blood testing, immunology, serodiagnostics