idiotype

Meaning

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.

Synonyms

genotype

Translations

Idiotyp

idiotipo

idiotipo

Hyphenated as

i‧di‧o‧type

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈɪ.diː.oʊ.taɪp/

Etymology

From idio- + type.