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idiotype

[id-ee-uh-tahyp]
noun Immunology.
  1. the molecular arrangement of amino acids unique to the antigen-binding site of a particular antibody.
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Origin of idiotype

1969; back formation from idiotypic or idiotypy, on the model of allotypy; see idio-, allotype
Related formsid·i·o·typ·ic [id-ee-uh-tip-ik] /ˌɪd i əˈtɪp ɪk/, adjectiveid·i·o·typ·y [id-ee-uh-tahy-pee] /ˈɪd i əˌtaɪ pi/, noun
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Historical Examples

  • 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

idiotype in Medicine

idiotype

(ĭd′ē-ə-tīp′)
n.
  1. A determinant that confers on an immunoglobulin molecule an antigenic individuality that is analogous to the individuality of the molecule's antibody activity.
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