serotypes
/ˈsɪrəˌtaɪps/
noun
- Plural of serotype: distinct groups within a species of bacteria or virus, identified by their surface antigens.
- There are many serotypes of the bacteria that cause pneumonia.
- The vaccine protects against the most dangerous serotypes of the virus.
- Different serotypes can trigger different immune responses in the body.
verb
- Third person singular of serotype: classifies or identifies a microorganism into a serotype.
- The new test quickly serotypes the bacteria within minutes.
- The lab technician serotypes each sample to track the outbreak.
- Our system serotypes the virus automatically using a computer algorithm.