Serotype
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| Term | Serotype |
| Short definition | serotype - (pronounced) (SEER-oh tip) Describes a method of grouping cells or microorganisms, such as bacteria or viruses, based on the antigens or other molecules found on their surfaces. For example, human papillomaviruses (HPVs) are a group of many related viruses, and each virus in the group has its own serotype. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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serotype - (pronounced) (SEER-oh tip) Describes a method of grouping cells or microorganisms, such as bacteria or viruses, based on the antigens or other molecules found on their surfaces. For example, human papillomaviruses (HPVs) are a group of many related viruses, and each virus in the group has its own serotype. The serotypes can cause the viruses to behave differently when infecting humans. For example, some HPV serotypes can cause benign (noncancerous) tissue growths such as warts, while others can cause certain types of cancer
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