Seroprevalence

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˌsɛroʊprəˈvæləns/

Definitions of seroprevalence

noun the frequency of a pathogen in a population, as measured by serological tests

Example Sentences

A1 Seroprevalence is the level of a pathogen in a population.

A2 The seroprevalence of the virus was found to be high in the community.

B1 Researchers conducted a study to determine the seroprevalence of the disease in different regions.

B2 The seroprevalence of antibodies in the population indicated a previous exposure to the virus.

C1 Seroprevalence studies are important for understanding the spread of infectious diseases.

C2 The seroprevalence data revealed valuable insights into the immunity levels of the population.

Examples of seroprevalence in a Sentence

formal The study aimed to determine the seroprevalence of the virus in the population.

informal They're trying to figure out how many people have antibodies to the virus.

slang They're checking to see how many folks have already had the bug.

figurative The seroprevalence data painted a picture of the virus's impact on the community.

Grammatical Forms of seroprevalence

plural

seroprevalences

comparative

more seroprevalent

superlative

most seroprevalent

present tense

seroprevalences

future tense

will be seroprevalent

perfect tense

have been seroprevalent

continuous tense

is being seroprevalent

singular

seroprevalence

positive degree

seroprevalence

infinitive

to seroprevalence

gerund

seroprevalencing

participle

seroprevalenced

Origin and Evolution of seroprevalence

First Known Use: 1980 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'seroprevalence' originated from the field of epidemiology and immunology.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the presence of specific antibodies in a population, the term 'seroprevalence' has evolved to encompass broader studies of antibody prevalence and immunity levels in various populations.