isotype
/ˈaɪsəˌtaɪp/
noun
- A type of antibody or immunoglobulin class (such as IgG, IgA, IgM) that is defined by the structure of its constant region.
- IgG is the most abundant isotype in human blood and plays a key role in long-term immunity.
- The lab test measures the levels of each antibody isotype to check for immune system disorders.
- Different isotypes of antibodies have different functions, such as IgA protecting mucous membranes.
- A symbol or diagram used to represent a specific type of thing, especially in statistical charts or educational materials.
- The designer created simple isotypes for animals to make the chart easier for children to understand.
- In the infographic, each isotype of a person stands for one million people.
- The textbook used an isotype of a factory to represent industrial output in the 1900s.