1. a category of microorganisms or bacteria which have some antigens in common 2. a series of common antigens which exists in microorganisms and bacteria also called serological type verb to group microorganisms and bacteria accord- 373 severe ing to their antigens (note: serotyping – serotyped)
Серотип подвид микроорганизма, отличающийся от других представителей своего вида специфическими антигенными свойствами.
Strain or variation of the same species of bacteria; also called serovar