Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
serous
adjective
/ˈsɪr.əs/
Definition
Related to serum or resembling serum.
Examples
- The serous membrane lines body cavities and covers the organs.
- She had a serous effusion in her pleural space.
- The sample contained a serous fluid indicative of the condition.
Meaning
In medical terms, it describes a fluid that is thin and watery, often found in the body or produced by the body, especially in secretions or lesions.
Synonyms
- watery
- thin
- serum-like
