serotype

See also: sérotype

English

Etymology

sero- +‎ -type

Noun

serotype (plural serotypes)

1. (immunology) A group of microorganisms characterised by a specific set of antigens.

Synonyms

• serostrain
• serovar

Derived terms

• heteroserotype
• intraserotype
• monoserotype
• multiserotype
• serotypeable

 

Verb

serotype (third-person singular simple present serotypes, present participle serotyping, simple past and past participle serotyped)

1. To assign or classify according to serotypes