serous Synonyms
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serous Meaning
Wordnet
serous (a)
of or producing or containing serum
Webster
serous (a.)
Thin; watery; like serum; as the serous fluids.
Of or pertaining to serum; as, the serous glands, membranes, layers. See Serum.
serous Sentence Examples
- The serous fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord provides cushioning and protection.
- Inflammation of the serous membranes lining the peritoneal cavity results in peritonitis.
- The serous membrane that envelops the lungs is known as the pleura.
- The serous lining of the heart, the pericardium, secretes fluid to reduce friction.
- Serous tumors, such as cystadenomas, are often benign and grow in serous cavities.
- Serous otitis media is a middle ear infection characterized by a watery discharge.
- The serous glands of the eye produce tears that lubricate and protect the cornea.
- Serous discharge from a wound indicates a low level of infection or inflammation.
- Serous atrophy occurs when the serous fluid in a cavity is absorbed or diminished.
- Serous meningitis is a form of meningitis caused by non-bacterial inflammation of the serous membranes of the brain and spinal cord.
FAQs About the word serous
of or producing or containing serumThin; watery; like serum; as the serous fluids., Of or pertaining to serum; as, the serous glands, membranes, layers. See Ser
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The serous fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord provides cushioning and protection.
Inflammation of the serous membranes lining the peritoneal cavity results in peritonitis.
The serous membrane that envelops the lungs is known as the pleura.
The serous lining of the heart, the pericardium, secretes fluid to reduce friction.
