serologynoun [ U ]
/sɪˈrɒl.ə.dʒi//sɪˈrɑː.lə.dʒi/the study of blood and other fluids from the body:
Serology is mainly concerned with blood, but also semen and saliva.
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- Daniels was in charge of the lab's serology unit.
- Serology, which analyzed blood types, was the main tool used in sexual assault cases.
- He was certain that the serology tests would clear him of the rape.
- Forensic serology is the study of blood and how certain chemical reagents can permit detection.
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