serum

BrE /ˈsɪrəm/ AmE /ˈsɪrəm/

noun en → es

1 MEDICINE [singular] C1

a clear liquid that is made from blood and used as a medicine to prevent or cure diseases

suero, líquido medicinal

Collocations serum vaccine · antiserum

  • The patient was given a serum injection.

    Se le dio una inyección de suero al paciente.

2 SCIENCE [singular] C1

a clear liquid that is made from blood and used for scientific research or testing

suero, líquido para investigación científica

Collocations serum sample · blood serum

  • The lab technician analyzed the serum samples.

    El técnico del laboratorio analizó las muestras de suero.