Serous

Serous is a term used in anatomy, pathology, and cell biology to describe a thin, watery form of bodily fluids. It is derived from the Latin word serosus, meaning "rich in whey" or "watery".

Anatomy

In anatomy, serous refers to the clear, yellowish fluid produced by serous glands. These glands are found throughout the body, particularly in the abdomen, thorax, and pelvis. They produce serous fluid to lubricate and protect the organs within these cavities.

Pathology

In pathology, serous is used to describe the nature of effusions or fluid accumulations in the body cavities. For example, a serous effusion is a collection of serous fluid in a body cavity, such as the pleural cavity or the peritoneal cavity.

Cell Biology

In cell biology, serous cells are those that produce serous fluid. These cells are typically found in the exocrine glands, such as the salivary glands, pancreas, and mammary glands.

See Also

• Serous membrane
• Serous fluid
• Serous gland
• Serous carcinoma

References

Serous Resources
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