se·ro·type (sîr  -t p , s r-)n. A group of closely related microorganisms distinguished by a characteristic set of antigens. tr.v. se·ro·typed, se·ro·typ·ing, se·ro·types To classify according to serotype; assign to a particular serotype. |
serotype [ˈsɪərəʊˌtaɪp]
n
(Medicine) (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) Medicine 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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