Pathologic Function
seroma Audio
[ see-roh-muh ]
Subclass of:
Inflammation
Definitions related to seroma:
  • A collection of serous fluid within the body.
    NICHD Pediatric Terminology
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • A collection of serum in the body.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • A pocket of lymphatic fluid that builds up at an incision after surgery.
    Harvard Dictionary of Health Terms
    Harvard Medical Publishing, 2011
  • A tumor-like collection of serum in the tissues.
    U.S. FDA Glossary
    U.S. Food & Drug Administration, 2021
  • Tumor-like sterile accumulation of serum in a tissue, organ, or cavity. It results from a tissue insult and is the product of tissue inflammation. It most commonly occurs following MASTECTOMY.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
  • A finding of tumor-like collection of serum in the tissues.
    Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events
    U.S. National Institutes of Health, 2021
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