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serosanguineous

serosanguineous

9.9
A fluid from a wound that contains both blood and a clear yellow liquid
  • adjective
  • /ˌsɪəroʊˈsæŋɡwɪnəs/
  • Specialized
: serosanguíneo
  • The serosanguineous drainage from the patients' scars was a sign of healing, but it required regular cleaning to prevent infection.

Examples

  • The doctor noted that the wound was leaking serosanguineous fluid, indicating the need for further examination.

  • A chronic, serous, or serosanguineous nasal discharge which may result in scarring and stenosis is typical of nasal involvement.

    Academic text (1996)

  • What happens to the serosanguineous discharge that is typically removed by suction drainage?

    Academic text (2006)

  • After surgery, the nurse observed a serosanguineous discharge from the incision site, which prompted her to monitor the patient's condition closely.

Surface Forms

serosanguineous positive

Morphology

serosanguineous = sanguineous (semi-transparent) = sero + sanguine + ous

The parts combine in a literal medical sense ('sero-' = serum, 'sanguineous' = containing blood), but both elements are technical and rare for general learners.

Etymology

Serosanguineous comes from two parts: sero-, from serum meaning 'clear yellowish fluid', and sanguine, from a word for 'blood'. So, serosanguineous describes a liquid that has both that clear fluid and blood, like the liquid you see coming from a healing wound.