idiotype

[ id-ee-uh-tahyp ]

nounImmunology.

the molecular arrangement of amino acids unique to the antigen-binding site of a particular antibody.

Origin of idiotype

¹

1969; back formation from idiotypic or idiotypy, on the model of allotypy;see idio-, allotype

Other words from idiotype

id·i·o·typ·ic [id-ee-uh-tip-ik], /ˌɪd i əˈtɪp ɪk/, adjective
id·i·o·typ·y [id-ee-uh-tahy-pee], /ˈɪd i əˌtaɪ pi/, noun

Words Nearby idiotype

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How to use idiotype in a sentence

idiotype: a specimen named by the author after comparison with the type, but not also a topotype.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology | John. B. Smith

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