Glossary I

Glossary I

Islet cells refer to the part of the pancreas that produces glucagon and insulin.

Isochromosome is defined as an abnormal karyotype characterized by identical arms on the X (female) chromosome. The chromosomal anomaly is associated with Turner's syndrome.

Isodensity in the psychology context refers to a state of emotional or psychological equilibrium where an individual experiences a balanced and stable level of emotions, thoughts, or behaviors. It implies a state of harmony and balance within the psychological aspects of a person's life. Achieving isodensity is often seen as a desirable goal in mental well-being and emotional stability.

Isodensity curve refers to an ellipse on a scatterplot or two (2) dimensional scatter diagram that encircles a specified proportion of the cases constituting particular groups.

Isokinetic is defined as an action in which the rate of movement is constantly maintained through a specific range of motion even though maximal force is exerted. It is a type of dynamic exercise often using concentric and/or eccentric muscle contractions in which the speed (or velocity) of movement is constant and muscular contraction (often maximal contraction) occurs throughout the movement.

Isokinetic exercise refers to an exercise requiring exertion for lifting and additional effort for returning weight to the starting position.

Isolated children is defined as children who have grown up without normal human interactions.

Isolation is defined as the degree of physical distance of a group from other groups; a crisis resolution in which situational factors or a fragile sense of self lead a person to remain psychologically distant from others; the state of being alone.