| aniso- | Unequal, dissimilar, unlike. Origin: G. Anisos, unequal, fr. An-, not, + isos, equal (05 Mar 2000) |
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| anisoaccommodation | Variation between the two eyes in accommodation capacity. Origin: aniso-+ L. Accommodo, to adapt (05 Mar 2000) |
| anisochromasia | The unequal distribution of haemoglobin in the red blood cells, such that the periphery is pigmented and the central region is virtually colourless, as observed in films of blood from persons with certain forms of anaemia caused by deficiency of iron; normal red blood cells show mild anisochromasia because of their biconcave shape. Origin: aniso-+ G. Chroma, colour (05 Mar 2000) |
| anisochromatic | Not uniformly of one colour. (05 Mar 2000) |
| anisocoria | <clinical sign, ophthalmology> The inequality in diameter of the pupils. Origin: Gr. Kor = pupil (18 Nov 1997) |
| anisocytosis | <haematology> A condition where the red blood cells are unequal in size, evident on blood smear. (27 Sep 1997) |
| anisodactylous | <zoology> Characterised by unequal toes, three turned forward and one backward, as in most passerine birds. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| anisodactyls | <zoology> A group of herbivorous mammals characterised by having the hoofs in a single series around the foot, as the elephant, rhinoceros, etc. A group of perching birds which are anisodactylous. Origin: NL. Anisodactyla, fr. Gr. Unequal (priv. + equal) + finger. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| anisodactyly | Unequal length in corresponding fingers. Origin: aniso-+ G. Daktylon, finger (05 Mar 2000) |
| anisogamy | <biology> A condition where the gametes of a species have different sizes. In general, the smaller, more mobile gamete is male and the larger one which is packed with food and other things to give the potential zygote a good start (and is less mobile as a result) is the female. The principle behind anisogamy is a division of the labour necessary for two gametes to unite and successfully develop. (09 Oct 1997) |
| anisognathous | Having jaws of unequal size, the upper being wider than the lower. Origin: aniso-+ G. Gnathos, jaw (05 Mar 2000) |
| anisokaryosis | Variation in size of nuclei, greater than the normal range for a tissue. Origin: aniso-+ G. Karyon, nut (nucleus), + -osis, condition (05 Mar 2000) |
| anisole | C6H5OCH3; Methoxybenzene;obtained from anisic acid; used in perfumery. (05 Mar 2000) |
| anisoles | A group of compounds that are structurally related to methoxybenzene and contain the general formula r-c7h70. (12 Dec 1998) |
| anisomastia | Breasts of unequal size. Origin: aniso-+ G. Mastos, breast (05 Mar 2000) |