- bacteriophage t. a microbiological procedure, of epidemiologic importance, for distinguishing types within a seemingly homogeneous bacterial species or strain by the use of type-specific bacteriophage.
- HLA t. tests done in order to determine if a patient has antibodies against a potential donor's HLA antigens. The presence of antibodies means that a particular graft will be rapidly rejected. Also used to establish paternity and in forensic medicine.
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typ·ing (tīpґing) determination of the type category to which an individual, object, or other entity belongs; e.g., bacteria, blood cells, cell cultures, or tissues.Medical dictionary. 2011.