Heterosubtypic
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Relating to a subtype (serotype) of a virus other than the one responsible for the primary infection not-comparable
"NA-specific immunity has been shown to limit the spread of influenza virus, thus reducing disease symptoms and providing cross-protection against heterosubtypic viruses in mouse challenge experiments."
Example
More examples"NA-specific immunity has been shown to limit the spread of influenza virus, thus reducing disease symptoms and providing cross-protection against heterosubtypic viruses in mouse challenge experiments."
Etymology
From hetero- + subtypic.
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