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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

isotypes

/ˈaɪsoʊtaɪpz/ noun · British & US
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What does isotypes mean?

noun

Isotypes are a set of antibodies that are produced in response to the same antigen but have different heavy chains. They are used in immunology to study the immune system and to develop diagnostic tests.

Example

"The researcher used isotypes to identify the specific antibodies present in the patient's blood."

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