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serous

[seer-uhs] / ˈsɪər əs /




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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

Inflammation of serous membranes, on the other hand, are rare; thus, pleurisy is infrequent unless in connection with a lobar pneumonia.

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




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