What does TITER mean?

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Titer is a noun.

Definitions

A titer is the concentration of a substance in a solution, or the strength of a solution. In medical terms, a titer is a measurement of the amount of antibodies in a persons blood.

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈtaɪtər/
• UK: /ˈtaɪtə/

Origin and Usage

The word titer originated from French titrer (to title, or to determine the titer of a solution). It has been used in English since the early 20th century. Titer is commonly used in medical and scientific contexts to measure the concentration of a substance or the strength of a solution.

Synonyms

There are no commonly used synonyms for titer.

Related Words

• titre
• trite
• titer
• treat
• irate

Example Sentences

• The titer of the solution was found to be 1:64.
• A high titer of antibodies indicates that a person has been exposed to a particular disease.
• The titer of the vaccine was adjusted to ensure its effectiveness.