epimerism
/ (ɪˈpɪməˌrɪzəm) /
noun
optical isomerism in which isomers (epimers) can form about asymmetric atoms within the molecule, esp in carbohydrates
Derived forms of epimerism
epimeric (ˌɛpɪˈmɛrɪk), adjectiveWord Origin for epimerism
C20: German
Epimer (see
epi-,
-mer) +
-ism
Words nearby epimerism
epimenorrhagia,
epimenorrhea,
epimer,
epimerase,
epimere,
epimerism,
epimerize,
epimorphism,
epimorphosis,
epimyocardium,
epimysiotomy