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isosterism

[ ahy-sos-tuh-riz-uhm ]

noun

  1. Chemistry. the quality or state of being isosteric.
  2. Pharmacology. the theory that isosteric compounds have identical or similar pharmacological action.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of isosterism1

First recorded in 1860–65; isostere + -ism

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