serotype

American

[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)

serotyped, serotyping

to classify by serotype.

serotype British

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of serotype

First recorded in 1945–50; sero- + -type

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Serotype 19A is becoming a concern in the US, Spain, and Canada.

From Scientific American • Apr. 7, 2011

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