serotype
serotype · serotypes
A group of microorganisms characterised by a specific set of antigensA group of microorganisms characterised by a specific set of antigens.
Meaning
1 sensesA group of microorganisms characterised by a specific set of antigens.
Origin
From sero- + -type.From sero- + -type.
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Forms
plural: serotypesSynonyms
2 synonymsWord family
7 related wordsSee also
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