serotype

se·ro·type

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [seer-uh-tahyp, ser-]
- /ˈsɪər əˌtaɪp, ˈsɛr-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [seer-uh-tahyp, ser-]
- /ˈsɪər əˌtaɪp, ˈsɛr-/

Definitions of serotype word

noun serotype a group of organisms, microorganisms, or cells distinguished by their shared specific antigens as determined by serologic testing. 1
noun serotype the set of antigens that characterizes the group. 1
verb with object serotype to classify by serotype. 1
noun serotype 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 0
noun serotype a strain of microorganisms having a set of antigens in common 0
verb transitive serotype to assign to a particular serotype 0

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Origin of serotype

First appearance:

before 1945

One of the 6% newest English words

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

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Parts of speech for Serotype

noun

adjective

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serotype popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

serotype usage trend in Literature

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