serous
/ˈsɪərəs/
serous 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.).
Adjective
serous (comparative more serous, superlative most serous)
serous meaning in Tamil
serous in Tamil
- சவ்வுப் படல, சீர, நீர்ப்பிடிப்பான
Forms of serous
| comparative | more serous |
|---|---|
| superlative | most serous |
Origin of serous
From French séreux, from Latin serosus, from serum.
Words formed from serous
- extraserous
- intraserous
- nonserous
- serous gland
- serous membrane
- serous tunic
- subserous
Phrases with serous
Questions about serous
- What does serous mean?
- Serous means 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.).
- What is serous in Tamil?
- Serous in Tamil is சவ்வுப் படல, சீர, நீர்ப்பிடிப்பான. See Serous meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is serous?
- Serous is an adjective.
- How do you pronounce serous?
- Serous is pronounced /ˈsɪərəs/.
Words near serous in the dictionary
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