Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ser

noun
/sɜːr/
Definition
A short form for the word ‘serum’, it usually refers to a clear liquid that separates from blood when it clots, containing antibodies and proteins.
Examples
  • The doctor took a blood sample and analyzed the ser for any abnormalities.
  • During the research, they used ser to test for infections in the subjects.
Meaning
Ser is often associated with the biological context, particularly in medicine and health, where it pertains to the liquid component of blood that is used in various laboratory tests and treatments.
Synonyms
  • plasma
  • serum
  • liquid part of blood