A chemical (5-hydroxytryptamine) that carries signals between nerve cells in the brain and is involved in controlling mood, sleep, and appetite.
sero+ton+in
Shared component: sero · serum
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sero
serum
Related forms: sero · 8 words in this dictionary
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Shared components, not spelling prefixesthe presence or absence of specific antibodies in the blood serum, indicating past or present infection with a particular pathogen.
sero+status
Shared component: sero · serum
(of a person or blood sample) showing a negative result in a test for a specific antibody or antigen in the blood serum, especially indicating no current or past infection with a particular pathogen.
sero+negative
Shared component: sero · serum
Having a positive result in a test of blood serum, especially indicating the presence of a specific antibody or antigen.
sero+positive
Shared component: sero · serum
serologyExtended relation
The scientific study or testing of blood serum, especially for the presence of antibodies against specific pathogens.
ser+o+logy
Extended relation: sero · serum
serotypeExtended relation
A distinct variation within a species of bacteria or virus, characterized by its specific set of surface antigens.
sero+type
Extended relation: sero · serum
serologicExtended relation
Relating to the scientific study of blood serum, especially its antibodies and their reactions.
sero+log+ic
Extended relation: sero · serum
serologicalExtended relation
Relating to the scientific study of blood serum, especially its immunological properties and reactions.
ser+o+logical
Extended relation: sero · serum