Category: S

A bactericidal substance or lysin found in serum. A component in blood serum with the capability to eliminate bacteria.  

An individual trained in the science of serology.  

Immunity produced by the administration of an antiserum. The immunity generated through the administration of antiserum injections.  

Flocculation produced in serum by an antigen.  

A study of the epidemiological characteristics of a disease by reviewing blood samples for markers of the disease.  

An inflammation of the serous covering of the intestine. Inflammation of the serous membrane lining the intestine.  

Diagnosis of disease based on tests of serum, especially immunological tests.  

Skin disease with serous effusion into tissues of the epidermis. A skin condition distinguished by the accumulation of serous fluid within the skin.  

A bacterial culture on blood serum. The cultivation of bacteria on a blood serum medium.  

Inflammation of the serous layer of the colon. Inflammation of the serous membrane covering the colon.