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serology
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se·rol·o·gy  (s-rl-j)
n. pl. se·rol·o·gies
1. The science that deals with the properties and reactions of serums, especially blood serum.
2. The characteristics of a disease or organism shown by study of blood serums: the serology of acquired immune deficiency syndrome; the serology of mammals.
sero·logic (sîr-ljk), sero·logi·cal (--kl) adj.
sero·logi·cal·ly adv.
se·rolo·gist n.
serology [sɪˈrɒlədʒɪ]
n
(Medicine) (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Physiology) the science concerned with serums
serologic  [ˌsɪərəˈlɒdʒɪk], serological adj
serologist  n
serology
1. the science of the preparation and use of serums.
2. the study of serums. — serologist, n. — serological, adj.
See also: Remedies
1. the science of the preparation and use of serums.
2. the study of serums. — serologist, n. — serological, adj.
See also: Medical Specialties
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Noun1.serology - the branch of medical science that deals with serums; especially with blood serums and disease
medical science - the science of dealing with the maintenance of health and the prevention and treatment of disease
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serology [sɪˈrɒlədʒɪ] N → serología f
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