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isostere (medicine) and parasang (iou)


isostere (medicine)


isostere


One of two or more atoms or molecules having the same electron arrangement; e.g., N2 and CO.

Origin: iso-+ G. Stereos, solid


parasang (iou)



parasang noun. L16.
[Latin parasanga from Greek parasagges, from Persian (rel. to FARSANG).]
An Iranian unit of length, usually reckoned as equal to between 3 and 3 1 / 2 miles (5 to 5 1 / 2 km).
fig.: P. G. Wodehouse 'You don't get the subtle strategy?' 'Not by several parasangs.'