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blood serum

A Dictionary of Biology | 2004 | Copyright

blood serum Blood plasma from which the fibrin and clotting factors have been removed by centrifugation or vigorous stirring, so that it cannot clot. Serum containing a specific antibody or antitoxin may be used in the treatment or prevention of certain infections. Such serum is generally derived from a nonhuman mammal (e.g. a horse).

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A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition | 2005 | | Copyright

blood serum See blood plasma.

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DAVID A. BENDER. "blood serum." A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 30 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

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blood serum

A Dictionary of Nursing | 2008 | Copyright

blood serum n. see serum.

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