serous en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- (Southern-England) audio
- /ˈsɪərəs/
Etymology
From French séreux, from Latin serosus, from serum.
Meanings
- 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 sanguine, which means blood-tinged and usually harmful.)
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more serous | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most serous | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
Deriveds
subserous · serous tunic · nonserous · serous membrane · extraserous · intraserous · serous gland
Relateds
serum albumin · blood serum · serosal
Translations (6)
tr seröz (containing, secreting, or resembling serum) · ru серо́зный (containing, secreting, or resembling serum) · sv serös (containing, secreting, or resembling serum) · no serøs (containing, secreting, or resembling serum) · es seroso (containing, secreting, or resembling serum) · fr séreux (containing, secreting, or resembling serum)