isolation

iso·la·tion

noun \ˌī-sə-ˈlā-shən\

Definition of ISOLATION

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