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- US Pronunciation
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- [al-uh-tahyp]
- /ˈæl əˌtaɪp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [al-uh-tahyp]
- /ˈæl əˌtaɪp/
Definitions of allotype word
- noun allotype an additional type specimen selected because of differences from the original type specimen, such as opposite sex or morphological details 3
- noun allotype any of the variant forms of a particular immunoglobulin found among members of the same species 3
- noun allotype a genetic variant, esp. an antibody that acts as an antigen when introduced into the bodies of most other individuals of the same species 3
- noun allotype an animal or plant specimen that shows physical characteristics, usually sexual ones, not shown in the holotype 3
- noun allotype Biology. a type specimen of the sex opposite to that of the holotype. 1
- noun allotype Immunology. an antibody of a given class having certain molecular sites shared by only some members of a species and therefore acting as an antigen to other members of the same species. 1
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Origin of allotype
First appearance:
before 1915 One of the 14% newest English words
1915-20; allo- + type; in immunological sense, probably back formation from allotypy < French allotypie, coined in 1956
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Parts of speech for Allotype
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allotype popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
allotype usage trend in Literature
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