isomorphism

isomorphism
Similarity of form between two or more organisms or between parts of the body. [iso- + G. morphe, shape]

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iso·mor·phism .i-sə-'mȯr-.fiz-əm n
1) similarity in organisms of different ancestry resulting from evolutionary convergence
2) similarity of crystalline form between chemical compounds
3) a correspondence that is held to exist between a mental process (as perception) and physiological processes

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n.
the condition of two or more objects being alike in shape or structure. It can exist at any structural level, from molecules to whole organisms.
isomorphicsomorphous adj.

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iso·mor·phism (i″so-morґfiz-əm) the quality of being isomorphous.

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  • isomorphism — izomorfizmas statusas T sritis fizika atitikmenys: angl. isomorphism vok. Isomorphie, f rus. изоморфизм, m pranc. isomorphie, f; isomorphisme, m …   Fizikos terminų žodynas

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  • isomorphism — isomorphic ► ADJECTIVE ▪ corresponding in form and relations. DERIVATIVES isomorphism noun isomorphous adjective …   English terms dictionary

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