serous
Pronunciation: /ˈsɪərəs/
The English word “serous” has 1 meaning listed here.
adjective
- Containing, secreting, or resembling serum; watery; a fluid or discharge that is pale yellow and transparent, usually representing something of a benign nature. (This contrasts with sanguine, which means blood-tinged and usually harmful.)
Etymology
From French séreux, from Latin serosus, from serum.
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