HealthSeptember 7, 2026

serogroup

SEER-oh-groop

Definition

A group of closely related microorganisms, such as bacteria, classified together based on the specific antigens found on their surface.

Etymology

The word is a scientific compound derived from 'serum' (referring to blood serum, where these antigens are often detected) and 'group'.

In the news

The article uses the term to distinguish between different types of the meningococcal bacteria, specifically noting that serogroup B is a primary cause of the current infection cases.

Health warning as WA child recovers hospital from meningococcal serogroup B disease

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The West Australian

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