Meaning & use
serous
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Relating to or resembling serum; thin, watery, and pale in color, as certain bodily fluids.
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The wound was draining a clear, serous fluid rather than pus.
The serous membrane lines several body cavities and helps reduce friction between organs.
A note on using this word
A clinical term used to describe thin, watery discharge or membranes, in contrast to fluids that are thick, cloudy, or purulent (containing pus).
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