idiotype

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A characteristic shared by a group of immunoglobulin or T-cell receptor molecules, based on the antigen-binding specificity of their variable region; and thus, the resultant immunologic phenotype, which can often be specific to a person or to only a small percentage of people.

Pronunciation

/ˈɪ.diː.oʊ.taɪp/ En-us-idiotype.ogg LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-idiotype.wav

Word forms

idiotype idiotypes

Etymology

From idio- + type.

Derived words

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