Serous

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010774",
  "term": "Serous",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Describing a fluid or membrane that is thin, watery, and typically pale yellow, resembling blood serum. Serous membranes line body cavities and cover organs, secreting a lubricating fluid that reduces friction. Examples include the pleura surrounding the lungs and the peritoneum lining the abdominal cavity.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 803 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/serous/"
}