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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   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.

   "PD mice also lacked serum Ig of 3-83 specificity (3-83 idiotype)."

Example

More examples

"PD mice also lacked serum Ig of 3-83 specificity (3-83 idiotype)."

Etymology

From idio- + type.

Related phrases

variable region

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