homotypic
- adjective
- /ˌhoʊməˈtɪpɪk/
- Specialized
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homotípico
- This antigen interacts with galectin-3 and is thought to play a key role in mediating homotypic aggregation of cancer cells, protecting cells from anoikis.
Examples
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Challenge studies have also shown that recently infected volunteers are susceptible to heterologous strains sooner than to homotypic challenge, indicating limited cross-protection (11).
Academic text (2013) -
In biology, homotypic species often display similar physical characteristics that make them difficult to distinguish from one another.
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In the current most commonly used molecular typing scheme, homotypic viruses generally share at least 75% nt identity and 85%-88% aa identity in VP1 (9, 10).
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The research showed that the homotypic bacteria responded identically to the same antibiotic treatment.
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For effective vaccine development, scientists study homotypic strains of the virus to determine their similarities.
Synonyms
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Made of people or things that are all the same
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Made of parts that are all the same or very similar, for example people in a group
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Having the same basic structure and origin, often in body parts like arms and wings
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Similar in shape or look but different inside, like two plants with different genes
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Having the same shape or parts
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Coming from the same ancestor even if they have different functions
Having parts that are all the same kind
Similar in appearance but different in origin
How Similar
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word homotypic comes from homo- meaning 'same' and -typic meaning 'type' or 'form', like in the word typical. So it describes things that share the same shape or form.