Serologic

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Serologic

Serologic (pronunciation: /sɪərəˈlɒdʒɪk/) refers to the scientific study or diagnostic examination of blood serum, particularly with regard to the response of the immune system to pathogens or introduced substances.

Etymology

The term "Serologic" is derived from the Latin word "serum" meaning "whey" and the Greek word "logos" meaning "study".

Related Terms

  • Serum: The clear, yellowish part of blood that remains after clotting. Serum contains no blood cells, platelets, or fibrinogen.
  • Antibody: A protein produced by the body's immune system when it detects harmful substances, called antigens.
  • Antigen: A toxin or other foreign substance which induces an immune response in the body, especially the production of antibodies.
  • Immunology: The branch of medicine and biology concerned with immunity.
  • Pathogen: A bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease.

See Also

  • Serology: The scientific study or diagnostic examination of blood serum, especially with regard to the response of the immune system to pathogens or introduced substances.
  • Immunoglobulin: Any of a class of proteins present in the serum and cells of the immune system, which function as antibodies.
  • Hematology: The branch of medicine concerned with the study of the cause, prognosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases related to blood.

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