aniso-, anis- +
(Greek: unequal; by extension: unsymmetrical, uneven; dissimilar, unlike)
A combination of an- (Greek), "negative", "no", or "not"; plus iso-, "equal" resulting in unequal or not equal.
A formative of technical terms, in many cases merely the negative of corresponding terms in iso-.
anisopteran, anisopterous
1. Having unequal wings; especially, in botany of fruit, flowers, seeds, etc.
2. Belonging to or pertaining to the suborder Anisoptera, including dragonflies.
anisorhythmia
An irregularity of the heart in which there is a lack of coordination between atrial and ventricular activity.
anisorrhythmia
Irregular action of the heart, or absence of synchronism in the rate of atria and ventricles.
anisosphygmia
Difference in volume, force, or time of the pulse in the corresponding arteries on two sides of the body, e.g., the two radials, or femorals.
anisospore
A dimorphic spore, the sexes differing in size.
anisostemonous
Referring to a flower whose number of stamens is different from the number of carpels, petals, and sepals.
anisosthenic
Of unequal strength; denoting two muscles or groups of muscles that are either paired or are antagonists.
anisothenic
Having unequal strength.
anisotonic
Not having equal tension; having unequal osmotic pressure.
anisotropic
1. Having unequal responses to external stimuli.
2. Having properties that vary depending on the various directions of measurements.
3. Not having properties that are the same in all directions.
4. Showing different properties as to velocity of light transmission, conductivity of heat or electricity, compressibility, and so on, in different directions.
anisotropy
1. The departure of cosmic microwave radiation from equal intensity in all direcions.
2. The property of a plant that assumes a certain position in response to an external stimulus.
3. The condition of having unequal responses to external stimuli.
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