isosthenic
|i-so-sthen-ic|
/ˌaɪsəˈθɛnɪk/
equal strength
Etymology
'isosthenic' originates from Greek, specifically the elements 'isos' and 'sthenos', where 'isos' meant 'equal' and 'sthenos' meant 'strength'.
'isosthenic' was formed in New Latin/modern technical English by combining the Greek roots 'iso-' and '-sthenic' and entered English usage in scientific and medical contexts in the 19th–20th century.
Initially it meant 'equal strength' in a literal sense, and over time it has retained that core meaning while being applied across medical and technical contexts to describe equal force, tone, or efficacy.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having or characterized by equal strength; of equal power or force (often used in medical or technical descriptions, e.g., of muscle strength on both sides).
On examination the patient was found to be isosthenic, with similar muscle strength in the left and right limbs.
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Last updated: 2025/09/19 04:40