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Medical Definition of Geometric isomerism
1. A form of isomerism displayed by unsaturated or ring compounds where free rotation about a bond (usually a carbon-carbon bond) is restricted; e.g., the isomerism of a cis-or trans-compound as in oleic acid and elaidic acid. Compare: cis-, entgegen, trans-, zusammen. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Geometric Isomerism
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