serum

noun

Definition of serumnext
as in drug

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Recent Examples of serum Even people with long, strong strands look for ways to add thickness, whether through a scalp serum, follicle-stimulating oil, or volume-boosting mousse. — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 30 July 2026 The peptide preparation, labeled COP3, raised serum testosterone and cyclic AMP in male mice and increased the activity of penile nitric oxide synthase, an enzyme closely associated with erectile function. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026 While not a sunscreen, this advanced treatment serum complements any SPF routine by helping strengthen the skin barrier and support recovery from environmental stressors, including daily UV exposure. — Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Some skin-care companies are developing new treatments to address the texture changes reported by GLP-1 patients (La Roche-Posay has developed a firming cream and serum that suit the needs of this exact market). — Elyse Moody, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for serum
Recent Examples of Synonyms for serum
  1. drug
  2. antibiotic
  3. medication
  4. medicine
  5. antiseptic
  6. remedy
  7. cure
  8. medicament
Noun
  • That includes drug dealing, drug use, any type of violence and then holding people accountable in the criminal justice system, not just releasing people.
    — Tammy Mutasa, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Combs is participating in a drug-abuse rehabilitation program at FCI Fort Dix, while his legal team continues to appeal his conviction and sentence, calling the punishment excessive and seeking acquittal or resentencing.
    — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of drug
Noun
  • Health officials urged that anyone experiencing symptoms seek medical care immediately, as the sickness can be treated with antibiotics when diagnosed early.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 30 July 2026
  • The disease can be easily treated with standard antibiotics, and people are no longer contagious after just a few doses.
    — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 29 July 2026
Definition of antibiotic
Noun
  • The cost of daily life in Lake Stevens, Washington – fuel, groceries, medications and children’s formula – has added up.
    — Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Presley was hopelessly addicted to prescription medication at this point, dealing with a wide multitude of chronic health disorders.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of medication
Noun
  • As a child, Moore envisioned a career in medicine and later attended Alcorn State University on a band scholarship to study percussion.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
  • It is commonly used in sports medicine, regenerative medicine and wellness settings with the goal of promoting the healing of tendons, ligaments, muscles and other soft tissues.
    — Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
Definition of medicine
Noun
  • To decolonize the nose, patients’ nostrils are simply swabbed with a cotton tip that has been coated with antiseptic.
    — Rachel Rabkin Peachman, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • After removing the tick, the bite area should be cleaned with soap and water, rubbing alcohol, or another antiseptic.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
Definition of antiseptic
Noun
  • The immediate remedy is to add more technology, more governance layers, more specialized metrics and more rigorous oversight.
    — Susana Cabrera, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • The remedy is oral rehydration solution, which is a mixture of clean water, sugar and salts.
    — Katrine L. Wallace, The Conversation, 29 July 2026
Definition of remedy
Noun
  • The average survival rate is between 12 and 18 months, and there is currently no cure for the illness.
    — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026
  • There is currently no cure for Parkinson's disease, however surgery or medications can help manage movement symptoms.
    — Mason Leib, ABC News, 30 July 2026
Definition of cure
Noun
  • Two employees in pharmaceutical industry wearing protective gloves, mask, cap and white suit seen standing by the machine that is the part of the medicaments production during the working hours in a pharmaceutical manufacturing.
    — Justina Lee, CNBC, 29 May 2026
  • The doctors here have every modern medicament, but candidly confessed that the answer to the malady is beyond them.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Aug. 2025
Definition of medicament

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