serum

The residue of any animal liquid after the separation and removal of the more solid components. It is specifically used to refer to human blood serum, which is a clear, yellowish fluid separated from clotted blood plasma. Serum containing appropriate antibodies is used in the protection against specific diseases (eg typhoid, tetanus).

Serum (Latin for "whey") may refer to:

Blood plasma, with clotting factors removed Serous fluid, any clear bodily fluid Medication, derived from an animal's blood or serous fluid, often involving: Antibody, protein used by the immune system to identify and neutralize foreign objects like bacteria and viruses Antidote, substance which can counteract a form of poisoning Antivenom, biological product used in the treatment of venomous bites or stings Antiviral drug, used specifically for treating viral infections Truth serum, drug that makes people tell truth

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