Category: I
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Isokinetic exercise
Activity involving contraction of muscles throughout the full range of motion possible, isometric exercise; isotonic exercise. An exercise with equipment that uses variable resistance to maintain a constant velocity of joint motion during muscle contraction, so that the force generated by the muscle is maximal through the full range of motion. Exercise that involves moving…
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Isogamy
Sexual reproduction in algae and fungi in which the gametes are all alike in size. Reproduction resulting from the conjugation of isogametes or identical cells.
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Isogamete
A gamete of a type not exhibiting sexual or other differentiations. A cell that reproduces through conjugation or fusion with a similar cell.
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Isocarbosazid
An MAO inhibitor used as an antidepressant.
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Isoagglutinogen
An antigen such as A or B blood- type factor that normally occurs without artificial stimulation in an individual. One of the antigens naturally occurring on the surface of red blood cells that is attacked by an isoagglutinin in blood plasma of a different group, so causing agglutination.
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Islands (Islets) of langerhans
Clusters of cells in the pancreas that produce insulin. Small clusters of cells in the pancreas that produce insulin.
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Ischium
One of the bones of the pelvis. The lower part of the hip bone in the pelvis. Ischia, one of the three parts of the hip (innominate bone), the other two being the ilium and pubis. A bone forming the lower part of each side of the hip bone. Ischium is the bone which forms…
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Ischiocavernous muscle
The muscle that extends from the hip bone to the penis or clitoris.
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Ischial tuberosity
A protuberance on the inferior surface of the ischium lateral to the anus and bearing weight when one is seated. A lump of bone forming the ring of the ischium. A palpable prominence on the inferior margin of the ischium that supports a person’s weight when sitting.
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Irresistible impulse
An insanity plea following the commitment of a crime in some states. This is based on the concept that a person is not responsible for a crime committed when the act was precipitated by a psychotic condition that motivated the act and the person was unable to control his or her actions.