sera
word
/ˈsɪɹə/
/sˈiəɹɐ/
Definition
Sera is the plural form of 'serum,' a clear liquid part of blood or other fluids in medicine and biology.
Usage & Nuances
Strictly medical and scientific term; not used in everyday conversation. Refers only to the plural of 'serum.' Do not confuse with 'Sera' as a name or as a separate word in other languages like Spanish ('will be').
Spanish: suero (sustancia del cuerpo) - será (verbo 'ser', futuro)Portuguese (BR): soro (sangue) - será (verbo 'ser', futuro)Portuguese (PT): soro (sangue) - será (verbo 'ser', futuro)Chinese (Simplified): 血清 (xuèqīng)Chinese (Traditional): 血清 (xuèqīng)Hindi: सीरमArabic: مصل (سائل الدم)Bengali: সিরাম (রক্তের অংশ)Russian: сыворотка (крови)Japanese: 血清 (けっせい)Vietnamese: huyết thanhKorean: 혈청Turkish: serum (kan sıvısı)Urdu: سیریم (خون کی مائع حالت)Indonesian: serum
Example Sentences
The lab keeps many sera for experiments.
basic
The scientist studied three different sera from patients.
basic
Doctors sometimes use animal sera in tests.
basic
After the accident, blood sera were collected for analysis.
natural
Antibody levels in different sera help track infection.
natural
The technician prepared all the sera before the study.
natural