Serotype
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Serotype is a noun meaning (immunology) A group of microorganisms characterised by a specific set of antigens.
Meaning
(immunology) A group of microorganisms characterised by a specific set of antigens.
More Meanings
- To assign or classify according to serotypes
Example Sentences
An isolate from raw fish, serotype 0:6, unable to invade HeLa cells and negative for heat-stable enterotoxin, was clinically avirulent in this model and caused no lesions by histological examination.
Word Forms
- serotypes
- serotyping
- serotyped
Synonyms for serotype
Depending on context, synonyms include serostrain, serovar.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include serovar, type, serogroup, bioserotype, serotyping, immunosubtype.
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