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serum
In medicine, a liquid obtained from blood that contains antibodies. It is used for vaccination or for treating diseases and poisoning.
Nach dem Schlangenbiss wurde dem Patienten sofort ein Serum verabreicht.
After the snake bite, the patient was immediately given a serum.
serum
In cosmetics, a highly concentrated skincare product with a light texture that is used for intensive treatment of the skin.
Jeden Morgen trägt sie ein Vitamin-C-Serum auf ihr Gesicht auf.
Every morning she applies a vitamin C serum to her face.
You can tell from the context whether a medical or cosmetic product is meant. Words like 'Arzt' (doctor), 'Impfung' (vaccination), or 'Antikörper' (antibodies) point to the medical meaning, while 'Haut' (skin), 'Gesicht' (face), or 'Pflege' (care/skincare) indicate cosmetics.
Dieses Serum versorgt die Haut mit Feuchtigkeit.
This serum provides the skin with moisture.
In the medical field, a serum is often 'verabreicht' (administered), 'gespritzt' (injected), or 'injiziert' (injected). Common compounds are 'Gegenserum' (antiserum, e.g. for poison) or 'Heilserum' (therapeutic serum).
Dem Wanderer wurde nach dem Biss ein Gegenserum gespritzt.
After the bite, the hiker was injected with an antiserum.
In cosmetics, a serum is typically 'aufgetragen' (applied) to the skin or 'einmassiert' (massaged in). Common terms are 'Gesichtsserum' (face serum), 'Feuchtigkeitsserum' (hydrating serum), or 'Anti-Aging-Serum' (anti-aging serum).
Sie trägt das Serum immer vor ihrer Tagescreme auf.
She always applies the serum before her day cream.
vaccine
Both substances can be administered medically to protect against diseases. A vaccine triggers an immune response in the body. Serum, by contrast, already contains antibodies and is used for vaccination or treatment.
Das Serum versorgt die Patientin mit Antikörpern gegen die Krankheit.
The serum provides the patient with antibodies against the disease.
Der Impfstoff löst eine Immunreaktion gegen die Infektionskrankheit aus.
The vaccine triggers an immune response against the infectious disease.
