titre

ti·ter

(tī'tĕr)

The standard of strength of a volumetric test solution; the assay value of an unknown measure by volumetric means.
Synonym(s): titre.

[Fr. titre, standard]

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titre

A measure of the concentration and strength of a substance, such as an antiserum or antibody, in solution. Titre is estimated by the highest dilution that still allows a detectable effect.

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titre

the concentration of a substance in a solution, for example the amount of specific antibody in a serum. The concentration is usually expressed as the reciprocal dilution. For example, when 1:200 gives a positive test and greater dilutions are negative, the titre is 200.

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ti·ter

(tī'tĕr)

The standard of strength of a volumetric test solution.
Synonym(s): titre.

[Fr. titre, standard]

Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012