Allotype Definition

ălə-tīp
noun
A genetic variant, esp. an antibody that acts as an antigen when introduced into the bodies of most other individuals of the same species.
Webster's New World
Any of the alleles in the constant region of a given subclass of immunoglobulin that are detectable as antigens by members of the same species having a different constant region.
American Heritage
An animal or plant specimen that shows physical characteristics, usually sexual ones, not shown in the holotype.
Webster's New World
A biological specimen that is the opposite sex of a holotype.
American Heritage Medicine
Any of several variants in the constant region of a given class or subclass of immunoglobulins that are caused by allelic variation and differ from individual to individual.
American Heritage Medicine

Other Word Forms of Allotype

Noun

Singular:
allotype
Plural:
allotypes

Origin of Allotype

  • allo- +‎ -type

    From Wiktionary

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