serology
IPA: sɛrˈɑɫʌdʒi
noun
- The science that studies the blood serum, and especially the reaction between antigens and antibodies in serum.
- The characteristics of the blood serum in a particular disease or organism.
- (countable, informal) A blood test to detect the presence of, and often to measure the amount of, various components of the serum (such as electrolytes, antibodies, and antigens).
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Examples of "serology" in Sentences
- Thanks for asking about serology.
- Serology diagnosis of human brucellosis.
- Serology of brucellosis in rural Indiana.
- Serology is not very useful for diagnosis.
- Patients with negative serology tests are not included.
- There is no useful serology associated with this allele.