configurational isomerism
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Stereoisomerism — The different types of isomers. Stereochemistry focuses on stereoisomers Stereoisomers are isomeric molecules that have the same molecular formula and sequence of bonded atoms (constitution), but that differ only in the three dimensional… … Wikipedia
stereoisomerism — Molecular asymmetry, isomerism involving different spatial arrangements of the same groups ( e.g., androsterone and isoandrosterone, differing only in that one has a 3α OH, the other a 3β OH). SEE ALSO: stereoisomer, Le Bel van t Hoff rule. SYN:… … Medical dictionary
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