isosterism
American
[ahy-sos-tuh-riz-uhm]
/ aɪˈsɒs təˌrɪz əm /
noun
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Chemistry. the quality or state of being isosteric.
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Pharmacology. the theory that isosteric compounds have identical or similar pharmacological action.
Etymology
Origin of isosterism
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