Serum 538397 221819439 2008-06-26T06:51:04Z KC Panchal 3449833 expanded {{wiktionary}} '''Serum''' ([[Latin]] for "[[whey]]") may refer to: *[[Blood plasma]], with clotting factors removed *[[Antiserum]], for transfer of [[passive immunity]] *[[Serous fluid]], any clear bodily fluid *[[Truth serum]], a general term for sedative drug or unspecified drug that is likely to make people tell truth or divulge information *[[Serum Institute of India]], one of the world's biggest vaccine makers *[[Medication]], derived from an animal's blood or serous fluid, often involving: **[[Antibody]], protein used by the immune system to identify and neutralize foreign objects like bacteria and viruses **[[Antivenom]], biological product used in the treatment of venomous bites or stings **[[Antiviral drug]], used specifically for treating viral infections **[[Antidote]], substance which can counteract a form of poisoning {{Disambig}} [[ar:مصل]] [[cs:Sérum]] [[de:Serum]] [[no:Serum]] [[pl:Surowica]]