allotypy
|al-lo-ty-py|
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/ˈæləˌtaɪpi/
genetic variation in antibodies
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allotypy' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'allos' meaning 'other' and 'typos' meaning 'type'.
Historical Evolution
'allotypy' was derived from the Greek words 'allos' and 'typos', and eventually became the modern English word 'allotypy'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'other type', but over time it evolved into its current meaning related to immunology.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the variation in the amino acid sequence of immunoglobulins (antibodies) that is genetically determined and specific to an individual or group.
The study of allotypy helps in understanding immune responses.
Synonyms
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