Definition

Related to the study of blood serum, especially in the context of diagnosing diseases by detecting antibodies or antigens.

Example

The serological tests helped identify the presence of the virus in the patient's blood.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new serological tests for COVID-19?

Yeah, I read that they can detect antibodies in the blood.

It's amazing how quickly they developed those serological methods.

I know, right? It really shows how far science has come.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Serological** → It is formed from "serum" (from Latin *serum*, meaning whey or fluid) and "-logical" (from Greek *logikos*, meaning pertaining to reason or study). The word "serological" refers to the study or analysis of serum, particularly in relation to blood tests and immune responses.

Memory Tip

Think of 'serum' as the fluid being studied and '-logical' as relating to the study of that fluid. This helps you remember that 'serological' pertains to the study of serum.

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