serovar

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English

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Etymology

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From sero- (“serum”) +‎ clipping of variety.[1]

Noun

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serovar (plural serovars)

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

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References

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  1. ^ “serovar, n.”, in OED Online Paid subscription required⁠, Oxford: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.

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