| isoform | <biochemistry> A protein having the same function and similar (or identical sequence), but the product of a different gene and usually) tissue specific. Rather stronger in implication than homologous. (15 Oct 1997) |
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| isogamete | 1. One of two or more similar cells that conjugate or fuse and subsequently divide, resulting in reproduction. 2. A gamete of the same size as the gamete with which it unites. Origin: iso-+ G. Gametes or gamete, husband or wife (05 Mar 2000) |
| isogamy | <biology> A condition where the gametes of a species are equal in size. Generally this means that there is only one type of gamete with no sexual difference. (15 Oct 1997) |
| isogeneic | Relating to genetically identical individuals. Synonym: isogeneic, isogenic, isologous, isoplastic, syngenic. Origin: G. Syngenes, congenital (05 Mar 2000) |
| isogeneic graft | A tissue or organ transplanted between genetically identical individuals. Synonym: isogeneic graft, isograft, isologous graft, isoplastic graft, syngeneic graft. (05 Mar 2000) |
| isogenic | <genetics> Of the same genotype. Origin: Gr. Gennan = to produce (14 Nov 1997) |
| isogenic strain | A strain of animals inbred for many generations and with high probability homozygous for certain specified genes. (05 Mar 2000) |
| isogenous | Of the same origin, as in development from the same tissue or cell. Origin: iso-+ G. Genos, family, kind (05 Mar 2000) |
| isogenous nest | A clone of cartilage cells all from one progenitor cell and occurring as a cluster. (05 Mar 2000) |
| isogentiobiose | <chemical> 6-0-alpha-glucopyranosyl-d-glucose. A disaccharide consisting of two glucose units in an alpha (1-6) glycosidic linkage. Chemical name: D-Glucose, 6-O-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl- (12 Dec 1998) |
| isogeotherm | <physics> A line or curved surface passing beneath the earth's surface through points having the same mean temperature. Origin: Iso- + Gr. Gh^ the earth + qermh heat. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| isoglutamine | H2NCO-CH(NH3+) -CH2CH2COO-;a glutamic amide. (05 Mar 2000) |
| isognathous | Having jaws of approximately the same width. Origin: iso-+ G. Gnathos, jaw (05 Mar 2000) |
| isogonic | Pertaining to, or noting, equal angles. <physics> Isogonic lines, lines traced on the surface of the globe, or upon a chart, connecting places at which the deviation of the magnetic needle from the meridian or true north is the same. Origin: Iso- + Gr. Angle. <zoology> Characterised by isogonism. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| isogonism | <zoology> The quality of having similar sexual zooids or gonophores and dissimilar hydrants; said of certain hydroids. Origin: Iso- + Gr. Offspring, generative parts. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |