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a combining form meaning “equal,” used in the formation of compound words: isochromatic; in chemistry, used in the names of substances which are isomeric with the substance denoted by the base word: isocyanic acid.

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Words nearby iso-

isna, isnad, iso, iso latin-1, iso rating, iso-, iso-osmotic, iso-reel, isoabnormal, isoagglutination, isoagglutinin
Also especially before a vowel, is-.

Origin of iso-

< Greek, combining form of ísos equal
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British Dictionary definitions for iso-

iso-

before a vowel is-

combining form

equal or identicalisomagnetic
indicating that a chemical compound is an isomer of a specified compoundisobutane; isocyanic acid

Word Origin for iso-

from Greek isos equal
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Medical definitions for iso-

iso-

pref.

Equal; uniform:isobar.
Isomeric:isopropyl.
Characterized by sameness with respect to species:isoantigen.
Characterized by sameness with respect to genotype:isograft.
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Scientific definitions for iso-

iso-

A prefix that means “equal,” as in isometric, “having equal measurements.”
A prefix used to indicate an isomer of an organic compound, especially a branched isomer of a compound that normally consists of a straight chain. The isomer is characterized by a Y-shaped branch at the end of the chain that consists of two “prongs”. Each prong consists of one carbon atom. Thus isopentane contains five carbon atoms like normal pentane, but arranged as a chain of three carbons plus a Y-shaped branch of two carbons at the end.
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