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titer

noun
ti·​ter | \ ˈtÄ«-tÉ™r How to pronounce titer (audio) \

Definition of titer

: the strength of a solution or the concentration of a substance in solution as determined by titration
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 In law, a rabies titer is not recognized as a valid index of protection. — Dr. Marty Becker And Kim Campbell Thornton, sacbee, "Rabies can be matter of life or death for pets," 11 Aug. 2017 When tested, their titers – a measurement of antibodies – are lower, leaving them five times more likely than women to have an oral infection. — The Washington Post, The Denver Post, "Why doctors say kids need HPV vaccinations," 2 Apr. 2017

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First Known Use of titer

1868, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for titer

French titre title, proportion of gold or silver in a coin, from Old French title inscription, title

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titer

noun
ti·​ter | \ ˈtÄ«t-É™r How to pronounce titer (audio) \
variants: or chiefly British titre \ ˈtÄ«-​tÉ™r also ˈtÄ“-​ \

Medical Definition of titer

1a : the strength of a solution or the concentration of a substance in solution as determined by titration
b : the dilution of a serum containing a specific antibody at which the solution just retains a specific activity (as neutralizing or precipitating an antigen) which it loses at any greater dilution a test for toxoplasmosis antibodies yielded a titer of 1:1024
2 : the solidifying point of the fatty acids liberated from a fat that is determined by melting the acids in a tube and noting the temperature at which they solidify again on cooling

Other Words from titer

titered \ -​É™rd How to pronounce titered (audio) \ adjective

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