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isolation

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Main Entry:
iso·la·tion Listen to the pronunciation of isolation
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

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