nounfemininepl: serologies
serologia
1. The branch of medical science that studies blood serum, particularly the identification of antibodies and antigens for diagnostic purposes
Serology tests are commonly used to detect viral infections such as COVID-19 and HIV.
Os testes de serologia são comumente usados para detectar infecções virais como COVID-19 e HIV.
2. The study of the reactions and properties of serum, especially immune serum
Advances in serology have improved our ability to diagnose diseases quickly.
Os avanços na serologia melhoraram nossa capacidade de diagnosticar doenças rapidamente.
3. Laboratory analysis of blood serum to identify specific antibodies or pathogens
The patient's serology came back positive for dengue fever antibodies.
A serologia do paciente apresentou resultado positivo para anticorpos da dengue.
Serology became widely recognized in public discourse in both Brazil and the USA during the COVID-19 pandemic, with serological testing becoming a common term in medical and general conversation. In Brazil, serologia is a standard term in healthcare settings and is frequently referenced in public health communications.
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