Serotype

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. A group of closely related microorganisms distinguished by a characteristic set of antigens.
  • v. To classify according to serotype; assign to a particular serotype.
  • Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
  • n. A group of microorganisms characterised by a specific set of antigens.
  • v. To assign or classify according to serotypes
  • Word Usage
    "Specifically, they found a type strain of Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria known as serotype 19A in the children's ear fluid."
    Verb Form
    serotypes   
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