serous

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It was acting principal Fergal Friel who described their use by children as school's most serous issue in years.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The method was applied to reveal resistant cell states against chemotherapy, targeted therapy or innate immunity in high-grade serous ovarian cancer.

From Science Daily • Feb. 12, 2024

A few days later she received a call from the doctors saying that cells believed to be precursors to high-grade serous ovarian cancer were found in one of her removed fallopian tubes.

From New York Times • Feb. 1, 2023

The IMF noted that the world economy still faces serous risks.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 30, 2023

The alimentary canal is almost constantly affected by acute intestinal catarrh, with enlargement of the intestinal follicles and mesenteric glands, while there are frequently hemorrhages from the serous and mucous membranes.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various