noun
- plural of allotypy; variations in the structure of antibodies or other proteins within a species that are genetically determined
Usage: immunology; genetics
Examples
- The researcher studied allotypies in human immunoglobulin chains.
- Different allotypies can be inherited from each parent.
- Laboratory tests revealed distinct allotypies in the patient samples.
- The study of allotypies helps scientists understand genetic diversity in immune responses.
- Allotypies serve as genetic markers in population studies.