serovar

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noun

A group of microorganisms characterised by a specific set of antigens.

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serotype
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Meanings

nounserovar (plural serovars)

plural serovars

  1. A group of microorganisms characterised by a specific set of antigens.

    Synonyms: serotype

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA group of microorganisms characterised by a specific set of antigens.

Similar
serotype
Also see
serostrainserotype

Origin

From sero- (“serum”) + clipping of variety.

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APA

serovar. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/serovar

MLA

“serovar.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/serovar. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “serovar,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/serovar.

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