Lexic.us

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Definition of Serovar

1. a group of microorganisms having a characteristic set of antigens [n -S]

Medical Definition of Serovar

1. A subdivision of a species or subspecies distinguishable from other strains therein on the basis of antigenic character. Synonym: serotype. Origin: sero-+ variant (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Serovar

Literary usage of Serovar

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories edited by Jonathan Y. Richmond, Robert W. McKinney (1994)
"... cases have been reported elsewhere.127 An experimentally infected rabbit was identified as the source of an infection with L. interrogans serovar ..."

2. Biosafety in the Laboratory: Prudent Practices for the Handling and Disposal by National Research Council (U. S.) (1989)
"An experimentally infected rabbit was identified as the source of an infection with L. interrogans serovar ..."

3. Nutrient Composition of Rations for Short-term, High-intensity Combat Operations by Fnb, Institute of Medicine (U. S.), High-stress Situations, Committee on Military Nutrition Research, National Academy of Sciences (2005)
"Asahara T, Nomoto K, Shimizu K, Watanuki M, Tanaka R. 2001. Increased resistance of mice to Salmonella enterica serovar typhimurium infection by ..."

4. Drinking Water Distribution Systems: Assessing and Reducing Risks by National Research Council (U.S.), National Academies Press (U.S. (2006)
"Tracking a Salmonella serovar Typhimurium Outbreak in Gideon, Missouri: role of contaminant propagation modeling. Journal of Water Supply Research and ..."

5. Manual of Microbiologic Monitoring of Laboratory Animals by Kimberly Sue Waggie (1994)
"Accuracy of the test results is affected by the serovar of the antigen used. Only the antibody corresponding to the O antigen can be detected with the ..."

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