| structural formula | A formula in which the connections of the atoms and groups of atoms, as well as their kind and number, are indicated. Synonym: constitutional formula, graphic formula. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| structural gene | A gene that codes for a product (e.g. An enzyme, structural protein, tRNA), as opposed to a gene that serves a regulatory role. (18 Nov 1997) |
| structural interface | In dentistry, a boundary between tooth and restorative material. (05 Mar 2000) |
| structural isomerism | Isomerism involving the same atoms in different arrangements; e.g., butyric acids, leucine and isoleucine, glucose and fructose. (05 Mar 2000) |