Definition

A medical scientist who studies blood serum and its components, especially to diagnose diseases.

Example

The serologist tested the blood samples for various infections.

Conversation

I heard you visited a serologist recently, how did that go?

It went well! The serologist was really informative about the tests I needed.

That sounds great! Did they explain the different types of tests they conduct?

Yes, they were very thorough and answered all my questions.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Serologist → It is formed from "sero-" (from Latin "serum", meaning serum or the clear fluid part of blood) and "-logist" (from Greek "logistēs", meaning one who studies or specializes in). A serologist is someone who specializes in the study of serum, particularly in relation to blood and its components.

Memory Tip

Think of 'serum' as the clear fluid part of blood, and remember that a 'serologist' is someone who studies this fluid.

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