serous

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They used it to look at patient-derived cell models that closely mimic the behaviour of human high grade serous ovarian cancer, the most common lethal form of the disease.

From Science Daily • Dec. 6, 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 amber alert "requires social and healthcare services to target specific actions at high-risk groups", but is one stage lower than the most serous level four red warning issued in last month's heatwave.

From BBC • Aug. 8, 2022

A large vesicle or bulla, usually containing a serous fluid; a blister; a bubble, as in water, glass, etc.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah