Plasma vs. Serum

By Jaxson

  • Plasma (noun)

    A state of matter consisting of partially ionized gas

  • Plasma (noun)

    A clear component of blood or lymph containing fibrin

  • Plasma (noun)

    Blood plasma, free of suspended cells, used in transfusions

  • Plasma (noun)

    A variety of green quartz, used in ancient times for making engraved ornaments.

  • Plasma (noun)

    A mixture of starch and glycerin, used as a substitute for ointments.

  • Plasma (noun)

    A visual effect in which cycles of changing colours are warped in various ways to give the illusion of liquid organic movement.

  • Serum (noun)

    The clear yellowish liquid obtained upon separating whole blood into its solid and liquid components after it has been allowed to clot. Also called blood serum.

  • Serum (noun)

    Blood serum from the tissues of immunized animals, containing antibodies and used to transfer immunity to another individual, called antiserum.

  • Serum (noun)

    A watery liquid from animal tissue, especially one that moistens the surface of serous membranes or that is exuded by such membranes when they become inflamed, such as in edema or a blister.

  • Serum (noun)

    The watery portion of certain animal fluids, as blood, milk, etc; whey.

  • Serum (noun)

    An intensive moisturising product to be applied after cleansing but before a general moisturiser.

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