serologic

Thân thiện

A doctor reviews a serologic test result in the laboratory.

Definition

Adjective 1. Of or relating to serology: Pertaining to the scientific study or diagnostic examination of blood serum, especially regarding its immunological properties and reactions.

Usage

The adjective "serologic" is used to describe anything connected to the field or methods of serology. It is primarily a technical term used in medical, laboratory, and research contexts.

Examples

• The serologic test confirmed the presence of antibodies against the virus.
• Researchers analyzed the serologic data to track the spread of the disease.
• A serologic profile can provide information about a person's past infections.

Advanced Usage

• Serologic surveillance: The ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of serologic data to monitor disease trends in a population.
  • Serologic surveillance is crucial for understanding herd immunity levels.
• Serologic marker: A measurable substance in the blood (like an antibody or antigen) that indicates a specific disease state or immune response.
  • The presence of this antibody serves as a key serologic marker for the autoimmune condition.

Variants and Related Words

• Serology (noun): The scientific study or diagnostic examination of blood serum.
  • He works in the department of serology.
• Serological (adjective): An alternative, and more commonly used, form of "serologic" with identical meaning.
  • The serological findings were consistent with the diagnosis.

Synonyms

• Immunological (when specifically referring to the immune system components in serum)
• Serological (direct variant)

Notes on Meaning

"Serologic" has a single, specific meaning related to serology. It does not have different meanings in common usage. It is not typically used in idioms or phrasal verbs.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of or relating to serology

Từ đồng nghĩa

• serological