idio- +
(Greek: peculiar, one's own, personal, private; of or pertaining to one's self, distinct, separate, alone)
idiotism
The state of being an idiot. Some psychiatrists have divided insanity into four subdivisions; namely, mania, melancholia, dementia, and idiotism (advanced dementia).
idiot light
A warning light, from the idea that the light is for people who can’t figure out the gauges.
idiotrophic
Something capable of choosing its own food.
idiotropic
Turning inward upon one’s self, introspective; egocentric.
idiotype
1. The total hereditary determinants of an individual, comprising both chromosomal and extrachromosomal factors.
2. The molecular arrangement of amino acids unique to the antigen-binding site of a particular antibody.
idiovariation
In biology, the genetic phenomenon of mutation, implying a constant change in the genotypical structure of an organism.
idioventricular
In cardiology, relating to or affecting only the ventricle and not the atria.
idioxanthic
Peculiar to yellow races.
Cross references of word families related to: "individual, personal":
pecu-;
privat-, priv-.
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