Meaning Of The Word Serotype

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Serotype Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Serotype?

serotype in American English
a strain of microorganisms having a set of antigens in common
to assign to a particular serotype
noun: a group of organisms, microorganisms, or cells distinguished by their shared specific antigens as determined by serologic testing
transitive verb: to classify by serotype

serotype in British English
noun: a category into which material, usually a bacterium, is placed based on its serological activity, esp in terms of the antigens it contains or the antibodies produced against it

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