serotype
[ seer-uh-tahyp, ser- ]
/ ˈsɪər əˌtaɪp, ˈsɛr- /
noun
a group of organisms, microorganisms, or cells distinguished by their shared specific antigens as determined by serologic testing.
the set of antigens that characterizes the group.
verb (used with object), se·ro·typed, se·ro·typ·ing.
to classify by serotype.
Words nearby serotype
serotinal,
serotine,
serotinous,
serotonergic,
serotonin,
serotype,
serous,
serous cell,
serous cyst,
serous fluid,
serous gland
British Dictionary definitions for serotype
serotype
/ (ˈsɪərəʊˌtaɪp) /
noun
med
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
Medical definitions for serotype
serotype
[ sîr′ə-tīp′, sĕr′- ]
n.
serovar
v.
To classify according to serovar; assign to a particular serovar.