Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sera

noun

/ˈsɛərə/

Definition

Sera are the plural form of serum, which refers to the clear yellowish fluid that remains after blood has clotted. It is often used in medical and scientific contexts.

Examples

Blood sera are used for various laboratory tests.
The researchers examined the sera from patients to understand the immune response.
Vaccines often involve the use of serum to provide immunity.

Meaning

The word ‘sera’ generally refers to fluids, particularly in biological or immunological contexts, where it denotes the liquid portion obtained post coagulation of blood.