Definitions for Serous
ˈsɪər əsserous

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. serousadjective

   of or producing or containing serum

   "a serous exudate"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. serousadjective

   Containing, secreting, or resembling serum; watery; a fluid or discharge that is pale yellow and transparent, usually representing something of a benign nature. (This contrasts with the term sanguine, which means blood-tinged and usually harmful.)

2. Etymology: From the noun serum.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. SEROUSadjective

   Etymology: sereux, French; serosus, Latin.

   1. Thin; watery. Used of the part of the blood which separates in congelation from the grumous or red part.2. Adapted to the serum.

   This disease is commonly an extravasation of serum, received in some cavity of the body; for there may be also a dropsy by a dilatation of the serous vessels, as that in the ovarium. John Arbuthnot, on Diet.

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1. serous

   In physiology, serous fluid or serosal fluid (originating from the Medieval Latin word serosus, from Latin serum) is any of various body fluids resembling serum, that are typically pale yellow or transparent and of a benign nature. The fluid fills the inside of body cavities. Serous fluid originates from serous glands, with secretions enriched with proteins and water. Serous fluid may also originate from mixed glands, which contain both mucous and serous cells. A common trait of serous fluids is their role in assisting digestion, excretion, and respiration. In medical fields, especially cytopathology, serous fluid is a synonym for effusion fluids from various body cavities. Examples of effusion fluid are pleural effusion and pericardial effusion. There are many causes of effusions which include involvement of the cavity by cancer. Cancer in a serous cavity is called a serous carcinoma. Cytopathology evaluation is recommended to evaluate the causes of effusions in these cavities.

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1. serous

   Serous refers to a type of thin and watery bodily fluid or secretion that is serum-like, which is typically clear or yellowish and finds its origin from serous glands. It usually serves to lubricate and reduce friction in the areas between tissues and organs in the body. Examples include the fluid produced by the membranes around the heart, lungs, and within the abdominal cavity. The term can also refer to membranes that produce such fluids.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Serousadjective

   thin; watery; like serum; as the serous fluids

2. Serousadjective

   of or pertaining to serum; as, the serous glands, membranes, layers. See Serum

3. Etymology: [Cf. F. sreux. See Serum.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Serous

   sē′rus, adj. resembling serum, thin, watery: secreting serum.—n. Seros′ity. [Serum.]

Anagrams for Serous »

1. rouses

2. souser

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Serous in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Serous in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of Serous in a Sentence

1. Mitch McConnell:

   This is a serous threat to the United States.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Serous
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Serous
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Serous
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serous
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Serous
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Serous