allotypical
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/ˌæloʊˈtɪpɪkəl/
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/ˌæləʊˈtɪpɪkəl/
genetic variant type
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allotypical' originates from the Greek word 'allos,' meaning 'other,' and 'typos,' meaning 'type.'
Historical Evolution
'allos' and 'typos' combined to form the term 'allotype,' which evolved into the adjective 'allotypical' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any 'other type,' but now it specifically denotes genetic variants of proteins.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/06/29 10:21