serology
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English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Noun
[edit]serology (countable and uncountable, plural serologies)
- 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).
Derived terms
[edit]Translations
[edit]science that studies the reaction between antigens and antibodies in serum
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characteristics of the blood serums of a particular disease or organism
blood test to detect the presence of antibodies
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