isom·er·ism
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Definition of isomerism
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: the relationship of two or more chemical species that are isomers
2
: the relation of two or more nuclides with the same mass numbers and atomic numbers but different energy states and rates of radioactive decay
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“Isomerism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/isomerism. Accessed 10 Aug. 2022.
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isom·er·ism
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Medical Definition of isomerism
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: the relation of two or more chemical species that are isomers
2
: the relation of two or more nuclides with the same mass numbers and atomic numbers but different energy states and rates of radioactive decay
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The first known use of isomerism was in 1838
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