1. serotype - Noun
2. serotype - Verb
serotype (plural serotypes)
(immunology) A group of microorganisms characterised by a specific set of antigens.
serotype (third-person singular simple present serotypes, present participle serotyping, simple past and past participle serotyped)
To assign or classify according to serotypes
Both IgG and IgM provide protective immunity to the infecting serotype of the virus. Source: Internet
Infection or vaccination with one serotype of poliovirus does not provide immunity against the other serotypes, and full immunity requires exposure to each serotype. Source: Internet
The risk of severe disease from secondary infection increases if someone previously exposed to serotype DENV-1 contracts serotype DENV-2 or DENV-3, or if someone previously exposed to DENV-3 acquires DENV-2. Source: Internet
The serovar, or serotype, is a classification of Salmonella into subspecies based on antigens that the organism presents. Source: Internet
While each serotype can cause the full spectrum of disease, virus strain is a risk factor. Source: Internet