SEROTYPE


Meaning of SEROTYPE in English

/sear"euh tuyp', ser"-/ , n. , v. , serotyped, serotyping .

n.

1. a group of organisms, microorganisms, or cells distinguished by their shared specific antigens as determined by serologic testing.

2. the set of antigens that characterizes the group.

v.t.

3. to classify by serotype.

[ 1945-50; SERO- + -TYPE ]

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