Serum: meaning, definitions and examples

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serum

 

[ หˆsษชษ™rษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

beauty care

A serum is a lightweight, fast-absorbing liquid that contains a high concentration of active ingredients. It is used in skincare routines to target specific skin concerns such as wrinkles, dark spots, or hydration.

Synonyms

ampoule, elixir, essence

Examples of usage

  • Apply a few drops of serum to your face before moisturizing.
  • This serum is infused with vitamin C to brighten the skin.
Context #2 | Noun

medicine

In medicine, a serum refers to the liquid part of the blood that remains after clotting. It contains antibodies and other proteins that can be used for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.

Synonyms

antibody solution, plasma

Examples of usage

  • The doctor ordered a serum test to check for specific antibodies in the patient's blood.
  • Serum therapy has been used to treat certain infectious diseases.

Translations

Translations of the word "serum" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น soro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ€เคฐเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Serum

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ serum

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะธั€ะพะฒะฐั‚ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ surowica

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ก€ๆธ… (ใ‘ใฃใ›ใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sรฉrum

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ suero

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท serum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜ˆ์ฒญ (hyeolcheong)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุตู„ (misl)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรฉrum

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sรฉrum

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ก€ๆธ… (xuรจqฤซng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ serum

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ serum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐั€ั‹ััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ แƒแƒขแƒ˜ (shrati)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ serum

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ suero

Etymology

The word 'serum' originated from the Latin word 'serum' meaning whey or whey-like fluid. It has been used in English since the early 18th century to refer to the clear, watery part of animal fluids. Over time, the term expanded to include the medical and beauty care contexts in which it is commonly used today.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,574, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.