Serological
Serological
Serological (pronunciation: /ˌsɪərəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/) refers to the diagnostic identification of antibodies in the serum. Such tests are usually used to detect if a person has immunity to certain diseases, or to confirm if a person is currently infected.
Etymology
The term "serological" is derived from the Latin word "serum", referring to the clear portion of the blood, and the Greek word "logos", meaning study. Thus, serological essentially means the study of serum.
Related Terms
- Antibody: A protein produced by the body's immune system when it detects harmful substances, called antigens.
- Antigen: A toxin or other foreign substance which induces an immune response in the body, especially the production of antibodies.
- Serum: The clear, yellowish part of blood that remains after clotting. Serum contains no blood cells, platelets, or fibrinogen.
- Immunology: The branch of medicine and biology concerned with immunity.
- Pathogen: A bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease.
See Also
- Serology: The scientific study or diagnostic examination of blood serum, especially with regard to the response of the immune system to pathogens or introduced substances.
- Serum (blood): The clear liquid that can be separated from clotted blood and contains antibodies.
- Immunoglobulin: Any of a class of proteins present in the serum and cells of the immune system, that function as antibodies.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Serological
- Wikipedia's article - Serological
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