serous
/ˈsɪərəs/ · ser·ous
adjective
- Containing, secreting, or resembling serum; watery. The serous fluid in the wound helped to clean and protect it from infection.
- A fluid or discharge that is pale yellow and transparent, usually representing something of a benign nature. The doctor examined the serous discharge from the patient's eye to determine the cause of the infection.
Did you know? The term 'serous' is often used in medical contexts to describe a fluid or discharge that is not bloody or harmful, as opposed to 'sanguine', which implies a more serious or life-threatening condition.