Serosanguineous

Answer 1

Definition

Serosanguineous means containing or relating to both blood and and the liquid part of blood (serum). It usually refers to fluids collected from or leaving the body. For example, fluid exiting a wound is serosanguineous.

Answer 2

Definition

Serosanguineous means containing or relating to both blood and the liquid part of blood (serum). It usually refers to fluids collected from or leaving the body. For example, fluid exiting a wound is serosanguineous, and usually is yellowish with small amounts of blood.

Reviewed By

Review Date: 02/16/2011

David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.