serology |
the scientific study of the characteristics and effects of blood serum. |
serotonin |
an organic compound found in human and animal tissue that constricts the blood vessels and raises the blood pressure, and that is an important neurotransmitter and hormone. |
serous |
like, pertaining to, containing, or producing serum; thin and watery. |
serous fluid |
any of various bodily fluids resembling blood serum. |
serpent |
a snake. |
serpentine1 |
having a twisting form or movement; snakelike. [2 definitions] |
serpentine2 |
a usu. dark green mineral often used in buildings for decorative purposes. |
serpigo |
a spreading eruption or disease of the skin, such as ringworm. |
serrate |
having a notched or grooved edge; saw-toothed. [2 definitions] |
serrated |
having notches or grooves in the edge, as a knife. |
serration |
the condition of being serrated. [3 definitions] |
serried |
crowded close together, esp. in rows. |
serum |
the thin, watery fluid remaining when the solid components of blood have clotted. [3 definitions] |
serum albumin |
the main protein found in blood plasma, serving to regulate osmotic pressure. [2 definitions] |
serum globulin |
a protein component of blood serum chiefly containing antibodies. |
serval |
a long-legged, spotted African wildcat, about the size of a bobcat. |
servant |
one whose job is to work for another person or household, esp. one who does domestic chores, such as cooking and cleaning. [2 definitions] |
servantless |
combined form of servant. |
serve |
to give aid or help; be of use. [16 definitions] |
serve one right |
to be something that one deserves, esp. some type of punishment or unhappy result. |
server |
someone who serves. [4 definitions] |