serous (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈsɪərəs/
Definition
Relating to or resembling serum, especially in being thin and watery. Serous fluids are often found in the body and can be a sign of various medical conditions.
Examples
The serous membrane that lines the chest cavity was inflamed.
Serous otitis media is a type of ear infection that affects the middle ear.
The doctor drained the serous fluid from the patient's knee joint.
How to Use serous
- serous fluid (noun phrase)
- a type of fluid that is found in the body — "The doctor examined the serous fluid that had accumulated in the patient's lungs."
- serous membrane (noun phrase)
- a type of tissue that lines certain body cavities — "The serous membrane that lines the abdominal cavity was damaged."
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