Main Entry: iso·la·tion

Pronunciation: \ˌī-sə-ˈlā-shən\

Function: noun

1 : the action of isolating or condition of being isolated <isolation of a virus> <put the patient in isolation>
2 : a segregation of a group of organisms from related forms in such a manner as to prevent crossing
3 : a psychological defense mechanism consisting of the separating of ideas or memories from the emotions connected with them