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Isolation is the near or complete lack of social contact by an individual.

Isolation or isolated may also refer to:

Sociology and psychology[edit]

Isolation (health care), various measures taken to prevent contagious diseases from being spread
- Isolation ward, a separate ward used to isolate patients with infectious diseases
Isolation (psychology), a defense mechanism in psychoanalytic theory
Emotional isolation, a feeling of isolation despite a functioning social network
Isolation effect, a psychological effect of distinctive items more easily remembered

Mathematics[edit]

Real-root isolation
Isolation lemma, a technique used to reduce the number of solutions to a computational problem.

Natural sciences[edit]

Electrical or galvanic isolation, isolating functional sections of electrical systems to prevent current flowing between them
An isolated system, a system without any external exchange
Isolating language, a type of language with a low morpheme-per-word ratio
Isolation (database systems), how and when the changes made by one operation become visible to other concurrent operations
Isolation (microbiology) techniques to separate microbes from a sample containing mixtures of microbes
Reproductive isolation in population genetics, prevents members of two different species from producing offspring if they cross or mate
Topographic isolation of a summit, the great circle distance to the nearest point of equal elevation
Vibration isolation, in engineering, the process of isolating an object from the source of vibrations
In electronics, a measure of how well two ports are disconnected in devices such as directional couplers and circulators

Entertainment[edit]

In film[edit]

Isolation (2005 film), an Irish horror film
Isolation (2009 film), a British documentary film
Isolation (2015 film), a drama film featuring Dominic Purcell, Stephen Lang, and Tricia Helfer

In television[edit]

«Isolation» (The Walking Dead), an episode of the television series The Walking Dead

In music[edit]

«Isolation», a song by Die Krupps from 1995 album III — Odyssey of the Mind
«Isolation» (Alter Bridge song), 2010
Isolation (Carpathian album), 2008
Isolation (Fear My Thoughts album), 2008
«Isolation» (John Lennon song), 1970
«Isolation» (Joy Division song), 1980
Isolation (Kali Uchis album), 2018
«Isolation» (Kreator song), 1995
Isolation (Toto album), 1984

Other[edit]

Isolation (board game), a 1972 board game also published under the titles Isola and Stranded
Isolation (illusion), an illusion whereby a prop appears to float in space
Isolation (poker), a play specifically for the purpose of making the hand a one-on-one contest with a specific opponent

Synonyms

Choose the Right Synonym for isolation

solitude, isolation, seclusion mean the state of one who is alone.

solitude may imply a condition of being apart from all human beings or of being cut off by wish or circumstances from one’s usual associates.

a few quiet hours of solitude

isolation stresses detachment from others often involuntarily.

the isolation of the village in winter

seclusion suggests a shutting away or keeping apart from others often connoting deliberate withdrawal from the world or retirement to a quiet life.

lived in pastoral seclusion

Example Sentences

the isolation of the mountain community

after the long book tour, the author looked forward to the isolation of his office

Recent Examples on the Web

McCarthy leaned into the reality of Ursula’s isolation when approaching the musical number.

—Nick Romano, EW.com, 5 Apr. 2023

That day is considered day 0, with the first day of isolation being the day after.

—Danielle Echeverria, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Apr. 2023

With a girlfriend back at home, Chuck fights to survive, in the hopes of getting rescued from isolation.

—Amy Mackelden, ELLE, 31 Mar. 2023

One, the Iranians want to get out from political isolation in the region.

—CBS News, 22 Mar. 2023

The lessons from isolation undergird the film’s emotional core.

—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Mar. 2023

And they have been universally condemned, including by other Islamic governments like Iran’s and Saudi Arabia’s, and set Afghanistan on course for near-total isolation in the world.

—Kiana Hayeri, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2023

Kotb tweeted from isolation.

—Christi Carras Los Angeles Times (tns), al, 1 Mar. 2023

Kotb tweeted from isolation.

—Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of isolation was
in 1833

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i·so·la·tion

(ī′sə-lā′shən)

1. The act of isolating: ordered the isolation of the sick patients.

2. The quality or condition of being isolated: isolation on a desert island.

American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

isolation

(ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən)

1. the act of isolating or the condition of being isolated

2. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) (of a country, party, etc) nonparticipation in or withdrawal from international politics

3. (Medicine) med

a. social separation of a person who has or is suspected of having a contagious disease. Compare quarantine

b. (as modifier): an isolation hospital.

4. (Sociology) sociol a lack of contact between persons, groups, or whole societies

5. (Psychology) social psychol the failure of an individual to maintain contact with others or genuine communication where interaction with others persists

6. in isolation without regard to context, similar matters, etc

Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun	1.	isolation — a state of separation between persons or groups separation — the state of lacking unity solitude — the state or situation of being alone purdah, solitude — a state of social isolation loneliness, solitariness — the state of being alone in solitary isolation quarantine — enforced isolation of patients suffering from a contagious disease in order to prevent the spread of disease insularism, insularity, insulation, detachment — the state of being isolated or detached; «the insulation of England was preserved by the English Channel» estrangement, alienation — separation resulting from hostility anomie, anomy — personal state of isolation and anxiety resulting from a lack of social control and regulation concealment, privateness, secrecy, privacy — the condition of being concealed or hidden
	2.	isolation — a feeling of being disliked and alone alienation, disaffection, estrangement — the feeling of being alienated from other people
	3.	isolation — the act of isolating something; setting something apart from others closing off separation — the social act of separating or parting company; «the separation of church and state» quarantine — isolation to prevent the spread of infectious disease
	4.	isolation — (psychiatry) a defense mechanism in which memory of an unacceptable act or impulse is separated from the emotion originally associated with it psychiatry, psychological medicine, psychopathology — the branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders defence, defence mechanism, defence reaction, defense mechanism, defense reaction, defense — (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
	5.	isolation — a country’s withdrawal from international politics; «he opposed a policy of American isolation» non-engagement, non-involvement, nonparticipation — withdrawing from the activities of a group

isolation

noun separation, withdrawal, loneliness, segregation, detachment, quarantine, solitude, exile, self-sufficiency, seclusion, remoteness, disconnection, insularity the isolation he endured while he was in captivity

in isolation

Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002

isolation

noun

1. The act or process of isolating:

2. The quality or state of being alone:

Translations

عَزْل، عُزْلَه

izolace

isolation

einangrun

osamitev

isolation

[ˌaɪsəʊˈleɪʃən]

Collins Spanish Dictionary — Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005

isolation

[ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃ^ən] n

Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005

isolation

(= act) (= separation, cutting-off) → Absonderung f, → Isolierung f (esp Med, Chem); (= pinpointing) → Herausfinden nt; (of essential factor) → Herauskristallisierung f

Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007

Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995

isolate

(ˈaisəleit) verb

to separate, cut off or keep apart from others. Several houses have been isolated by the flood water; A child with an infectious disease should be isolated.

ˈisolated adjectiveˌisoˈlation noun

iso·la·tion

n. aislamiento.

1. proceso de aislar o separar;

2. la separación física de organismos infectados de otros con el fin de evitar la contaminación;

behavioral ___ → ___ conductual;

exclusion ___ → ___ de exclusión;

infectious ___ → ___ de infección;

___ ward → sala de ___.

English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

isolation

n aislamiento; protective — aislamiento protector; respiratory — aislamiento respiratorio; reverse — aislamiento inverso

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Meaning isolation

What does isolation mean? Here you find 39 meanings of the word isolation. You can also add a definition of isolation yourself

1	0 0 State of being separated from others. Isolation is sometimes used to prevent disease from spreading.

2	0 0 isolation 1 the act of separating someone or something; the state of being separate geographical isolation an isolation hospital/ward (= for people with infectious diseases) isolation (from somebody/something) [..]

3	0 0 isolation 1800, noun of action from isolate (v.) or else from French isolation, noun of action from isoler (see isolated).

4	0 0 isolation state of being alone or separated from a community.

5	0 0 isolation separation from other people, habitats, or communities.

6	0 0 isolation a state of separation between persons or groups a feeling of being disliked and alone the act of isolating something; setting something apart from others (psychiatry) a defense mechanism in which memo [..]

7	0 0 isolation As the word implies, in recording it is best to keep all of the recordings pure, insulating the rooms to eliminate bleed.

8	0 0 isolation 1.The state of being isolated from others. 2.Social isolation in psychoanalytic theory is a defense mechanism that relies on keeping unwelcome thoughts and feelings from forming associative links with [..]

9	0 0 isolation Isolation is a condition of being separated from other people. It can be used for a variety of purposes. Hospitals use it to keep patients from catching or transmitting illness. Parents and schools us [..]

10	0 0 isolation A means of preventing certain stream properties (deflagration, mass flow, ignition capability) from being conveyed past a predefined point.

11	0 0 isolation segregation of a group of organisms from related forms in such a manner as to prevent interbreeding

12	0 0 isolation A reduction in motion severity, usually by a resilient support. A shock mount or isolator attenuates shock. A vibration mount or isolator attenuates steady-state vibration. Isolators are used on elect [..]

13	0 0 isolation (n) a state of separation between persons or groups(n) a feeling of being disliked and alone(n) the act of isolating something; setting something apart from others(n) (psychiatry) a defense mechan [..]

14	0 0 isolation — 1) A non-conductive material used to seperate conducting materials in a circuit. 2) The non-conductive material used in the manufacture of insulated cables.

15	0 0 isolation The maximum voltage applied to the input of a power supply that can be isolated from the output of that supply, in the event of a failure.

16	0 0 isolation Isolation is a reduction in the capacity of a system to respond to an excitation. This is attained by the use of a resilient element between the equipment and mounting surface.

17	0 0 isolation The separation (often through the use of an isolation transformer) of one section of a system from undesired electrical influences of other sections.

18	0 0 isolation absence of DC current pass between two circuits. In a PSU isolation is provided by transformers. Commercially available AC-DC PSU are normally isolating. Low input voltage DC-DC PSU, such as car phone [..]

19	0 0 isolation Isolation: Two circuits that are completely electrically separated with respect to DC potentials, and almost always also AC potentials. In power supplies, it is defined as the electrical separation of [..]

20	0 0 isolation Electrical or acoustical separation to prevent the spread of noise and the effect on the signal of unwanted elements produced by internal or external devices.

21	0 0 isolation The segregation of Patients with communicable or other Diseases for a specified Time. Isolation may be strict, in which Movement and social contacts are limited; modified, where an effort to control s [..]

22	0 0 isolation Mechanisms that prevent different Populations from exchanging Genes (Gene Flow), resulting in or maintaining Genetic Speciation. It can either prevent mating to take place or ensure that any offspring [..]

23	0 0 isolation The separation of individuals or groups resulting in the lack of or minimizing of social contact and/or Communication. This separation may be accomplished by physical separation, by social barriers an [..]

24	0 0 isolation The process of keeping diseased or potentially diseased animals separate from other susceptible animals.

25	0 0 isolation See Timeout. 26

26	0 0 isolation Isolation, in the context of databases, specifies when and how the changes implemented in an operation become visible to other parallel operations. Transaction isolation is an important part of any tr [..]

27	0 0 isolation State of being separated from others. Isolation is sometimes used to prevent disease from spreading.

28	0 0 isolation the process of separating a microorganism or virus from a substratum or host. maintenance of healthy plant material at sites away from sources of inoculum; or maintenance of stocks of infected materia [..]

29	0 0 isolation The property of a transaction that guarantees that the changes made by a transaction are isolated from the rest of the system until after the transaction has committed.

30	0 0 isolation The ability to hold one part of the body still while moving another part.

31	0 0 isolation a component of integrated development; a development is located away from existing settlements

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Separation of all electrical signals and ground on one device from those on another device. Isolation is usually rated in volts or leakage currents. Isolated power is typically handled by power transformers and separate power supplies with no common between one side and the other. Signal lines may be isolated with signal transformers (depending on [..]

33	0 0 isolation A containing of the sound wave in a certain area so that it will not leak into other areas and/or unintended mics.

34	0 0 isolation The prevention of unwanted interaction or leakage between components. The RF leakage from the path in use to another device outside the path. Isolation Amplifier. An amplifier placed between two circu [..]

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The degree to which a device can separate the electrical environment of its input from its output, while allowing the desired transmission to pass across the separation. A function intended to cut off for reasons of safety the supply from all, or a discrete section, of the installation by separating the installation or section from every source of [..]

36	0 0 isolation (chiefly,uncountable) The state of being isolated, detached, or separated. The state of being away from other people. The act of isolating. (diplomacy,of a country) The state of not having dip [..]

37	0 0 isolation isolation (act of isolating) isolation (state of being isolated)

38	0 0 isolation The state of being cut off from other people and places due to a lack of communication and connection infrastructure.

39	0 0 isolation Isolation refers to the ability of a component to prevent a signal from appearing at a port where it is unwanted. For example, in a power combiner, the ability to prevent signals at any input port fro [..]

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изоляция, оторванность, уединение

существительное ↓

- изоляция; разделение; разграничение; развязка; изолирование; отделение; выделение; получение в чистом виде

geographic isolation — пространственная развязка; географическая изоляция
genetic isolation — генетическая изоляция
defect isolation — выявление дефектов

- изолированность, автономность

the isolation of the mountain community — обособленность данного горного поселения

- разобщение
- уединение
- (точная) локализация (ошибок или неисправностей)
- отключение; обесточивание

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He opposed a policy of American isolation.

Он выступал против политики изоляции Америки.

A feeling of isolation swept over me.

Меня охватило чувство одиночества.

He enjoyed his happy, bucolic isolation.

Он наслаждался своим счастливым сельским уединением.

Each chapter is self-contained and can be studied in isolation.

Каждая глава вполне самостоятельна и может быть прочитана отдельно, вне связи с другими главами.

Scarlet fever victims had to go to the isolation hospital.

Жертвам скарлатины приходилось идти в инфекционную больницу.

Retirement can often cause feelings of isolation.

Выход на пенсию часто становится причиной возникновения чувства изоляции.

The political prisoner had been held in complete isolation.

Политзаключённого держали в полной изоляции.

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…forced isolation always made the sociable child lonely…

…a wealthy recluse who lived in Cimmerian isolation in a decaying Victorian mansion…

The mansion sits in splendid isolation on top of the hill (=it is far from everything and looks impressive).

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Other forms: isolations

Isolation means completely alone, like the stranded skiers who were in total isolation after an avalanche stranded them at the top of a mountain.

People who live in isolation are completely cut off from the rest of the world, like the hermit who lives in a lonely mountain cabin because no one understands his desire to collect thimbles. A really contagious illness can land patients in isolation at their local hospital, kept separate from the rest of the hospital so they don’t share their disease with the other patients. A country can exist in isolation, left alone because other nations don’t agree with its policies.

Definitions of isolation

noun

the act of isolating something; setting something apart from others
noun

a state of separation between persons or groups

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solitude

the state or situation of being alone

purdah, solitude

a state of social isolation

loneliness, solitariness

the state of being alone in solitary isolation

quarantine

enforced isolation of patients suffering from a contagious disease in order to prevent the spread of disease

detachment, insularism, insularity, insulation

the state of being isolated or detached

alienation, estrangement

separation resulting from hostility

anomie, anomy

personal state of isolation and anxiety resulting from a lack of social control and regulation

concealment, privacy, privateness, secrecy

the condition of being concealed or hidden

covertness, hiddenness

the state of being covert and hidden

bosom

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

confidentiality

the state of being secret

hiding

the state of being hidden

type of:

separation

the state of lacking unity
noun

a country’s withdrawal from international politics

“he opposed a policy of American
isolation”
noun

a feeling of being disliked and alone
noun

(psychiatry) a defense mechanism in which memory of an unacceptable act or impulse is separated from the emotion originally associated with it

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Isolation is the sum total of wretchedness to a man.

Thomas Carlyle

PRONUNCIATION OF ISOLATION

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ISOLATION

Isolation is a noun.

A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ISOLATION MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Isolation

Isolation the process or fact of isolating or being isolated. ▪ Sociology: Social lack of contact between persons, groups, or whole societies ▪ Psychology: The failure of an individual to maintain contact with others or genuine communication where interaction with others persists It may refer to: ▪ Human isolation ▪ Solitude, a state of seclusion or isolation, i.e., lack of contact with people ▪ Solitary confinement, a special form of imprisonment in which a prisoner is isolated most or all human contact ▪ Isolationism in politics, the policy or doctrine of isolating one’s country from the affairs of other nations…

Definition of isolation in the English dictionary

The first definition of isolation in the dictionary is the act of isolating or the condition of being isolated. Other definition of isolation is nonparticipation in or withdrawal from international politics. Isolation is also a lack of contact between persons, groups, or whole societies.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ISOLATION

Synonyms and antonyms of isolation in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS OF «ISOLATION»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «isolation» and belong to the same grammatical category.

Translation of «isolation» into 25 languages

TRANSLATION OF ISOLATION

Find out the translation of isolation to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of isolation from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «isolation» in English.

Translator English — Chinese

孤独

1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English — Spanish

aislamiento

570 millions of speakers

Translator English — Hindi

अलगाव

380 millions of speakers

Translator English — Arabic

العزلة

280 millions of speakers

Translator English — Russian

изоляция

278 millions of speakers

Translator English — Portuguese

isolamento

270 millions of speakers

Translator English — Bengali

বিচ্ছিন্নতা

260 millions of speakers

Translator English — French

isolement

220 millions of speakers

Translator English — Malay

Pengasingan

190 millions of speakers

Translator English — German

Isolierung

180 millions of speakers

Translator English — Japanese

孤独

130 millions of speakers

Translator English — Korean

고독감

85 millions of speakers

Translator English — Javanese

Isolasi

85 millions of speakers

Translator English — Vietnamese

cô lập

80 millions of speakers

Translator English — Tamil

தனிமை

75 millions of speakers

Translator English — Marathi

अलगाव

75 millions of speakers

Translator English — Turkish

izolasyon

70 millions of speakers

Translator English — Italian

isolamento

65 millions of speakers

Translator English — Polish

izolacja

50 millions of speakers

Translator English — Ukrainian

ізоляція

40 millions of speakers

Translator English — Romanian

izolare

30 millions of speakers

Translator English — Greek

απομόνωση

15 millions of speakers

Translator English — Afrikaans

isolasie

14 millions of speakers

Translator English — Swedish

isolering

10 millions of speakers

Translator English — Norwegian

isolasjon

5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of isolation

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ISOLATION»

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about isolation

10 QUOTES WITH «ISOLATION»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word isolation.

Suicide was such a formative band for me, so influential in the development of my taste. They’re one of those bands that operated in absolute isolation for so long that they developed a completely unique world view.

This is a fundamental view of the world. It says that when you build a thing you cannot merely build that thing in isolation, but must repair the world around it, and within it, so that the larger world at that one place becomes more coherent, and more whole; and the thing which you make takes its place in the web of nature, as you make it.

There’s something to be said in favor of working in isolation in the real world.

You’re going through the horror of it, you’re going through the isolation of it but you’re being empowered by reminding yourself that you’re connected to everybody else.

The E.U. initially decided to end the isolation of Turkish Cyprus, to balance the accession of Cyprus. But the E.U. has not carried through on its promise.

I was obsessed with the idea of fasting and isolation.

The great art of films does not consist of descriptive movement of face and body but in the movements of thought and soul transmitted in a kind of intense isolation.

I would get a lot of writing done if I lived in isolation in a cave under a swamp.

Isolation is the sum total of wretchedness to a man.

You know, that single girl life and that sense of isolation — that doesn’t leave you just like that. And that’s what that song is about. I remember that, and that is imprinted on me, that sense.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ISOLATION»

Discover the use of isolation in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to isolation and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

Isolation and Purification of Proteins

This publication details the isolation of proteins from biological materials, techniques for solid-liquid separation, concentration, crystallization, chromatography, scale-up, process monitoring, product formulation, and regulatory and …

Rajni Hatti-Kaul, Bo Mattiasson, 2003

Natural Products Isolation

This second edition provides substantial backround information for natural product researchers and will prove a useful reference guide to all of the available techniques.

Satyajit D. Sarker, Zahid Latif, Alexander I. Gray, 2005

Guide Specifications for Seismic Isolation Design

This edition is based on the work of NCHRP project 20-7, task 262 and updates the 2nd (1999) edition — P. ix.

The Cinema of Isolation: A History of Physical Disability in …

» —Douglas Gomery, author of The Hollywood Studio System «I enjoyed this book from its terrific title to its skillful interweaving of movie history with disability history. . .

The History of Special Education: From Isolation to Integration

This study examines the facts, characters and events that shaped special education in Western Europe, Canada and the United States.

RNA Methodologies: A Laboratory Guide for Isolation and …

This laboratory guide represents a growing collection of tried, tested and optimized laboratory protocols for the isolation and characterization of eukaryotic RNA, with lesser emphasis on the characterization of prokaryotic transcripts.

Robert E. Farrell, Jr., 2010

DNA isolation and sequencing

For each key technique these books: introduce the most commonly used methods, explain the advantages and disadvantages of the methods, and give advice on which procedure to use, provide easy to follow step-by-step protocols, with …

Bruce A. Roe, Judy S. Crabtree, Akbar S. Khan, 1996

Bioactive Natural Products: Detection, Isolation, and …

Following the successful format of the first edition, this volume brings together collective research from many new contributors and emphasizes the rationale behind the successful detection, isolation, and structure determination of …

Steven M. Colegate, Russell J. Molyneux, 2007

Handbook of Isolation and Characterization of Impurities in …

This book, therefore, has been designed to meet the need for a reference text on the complex process of isolation and characterization of process-related (synthesis and formulation) impurities and degradation products to meet critical …

Satinder Ahuja, Karen Mills Alsante, 2003

A Guide to Protein Isolation

This text is aimed at a student readership but will also be useful to life science researchers faced with the task of isolating a protein.

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ISOLATION»

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Dangerous Isolation: Meet the Fearless Advocates Helping Rural …

But this kind of isolation can be deadly for a woman trying to escape from an abusive home, especially if she is responsible for children and … «Truth-Out, Jul 15»

Alzheimer’s caregivers struggle with exhaustion, isolation …

Alzheimer’s caregivers struggle with exhaustion, isolation. Kathy Aney. East Oregonian. Published: July 17, 2015 2:24PM. Last changed: July 17, 2015 4:57PM. «East Oregonian, Jul 15»

Muslims urged not to fall into trap of isolation — The Times of India

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What is the meaning of isolation?

: the state of being in a place or situation that is separate from others : the condition of being isolated. : the act of separating something from other things : the act of isolating something. See the full definition for isolation in the English Language Learners Dictionary.

What are 4 types of isolation?

CDC Isolation Manual The manual introduced the category system of isolation precautions. It recommended that hospitals use one of seven isolation categories (Strict Isolation, Respiratory Isolation, Protective Isolation, Enteric Precautions, Wound and Skin Precautions, Discharge Precautions, and Blood Precautions).

Where does isolation come from?

The hospital’s location on an island is a vivid and relevant example of the root of the word isolation, which ultimately derives from the Latin word insula, meaning “island.” The word’s path from Latin to English also begins in Italian, with the word isolato (“isolated”), that became the French word isolé, and then …

Why is quarantine 40 days?

The word «quarantine» originates from quarantena, the Venetian language form, meaning «forty days«. This is due to the 40—day isolation of ships and people practised as a measure of disease prevention related to the plague.

Can loneliness make you crazy?

Being alone might cause you to hallucinate If you take a healthy person with no history of mental health disorders and put them under great stress, their cortisol levels (the stress hormone) would be astronomical, affecting their ability to psychologically interpret stimuli.

What causes social isolation?

Factors that prevent people from engaging with others, such as long-term illness, disabilities, transportation issues, unemployment, or exposure to domestic or community violence, may increase social isolation and loneliness.

Is it bad to be alone all the time?

The upshot is that while alone time has many physical, emotional and spiritual benefits when enjoyed in moderation, spending too much time alone can damage the mind and body. We function best when there’s a balance, when we spend healthy time alone, and at the same time nurture our close relationships.

Can loneliness make you mentally ill?

Feeling lonely can also have a negative impact on your mental health, especially if these feelings have lasted a long time. Some research suggests that loneliness is associated with an increased risk of certain mental health problems, including depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, sleep problems and increased stress.

Who is at risk of social isolation?

Although it’s hard to measure social isolation and loneliness precisely, there is strong evidence that many adults aged 50 and older are socially isolated or lonely in ways that put their health at risk.

How can seniors avoid isolation?

14 Ways to Help Seniors Avoid Social Isolation

Make Transportation Available. …
Promote Sense of Purpose. …
Encourage Religious Seniors to Maintain Attendance at their Places of Worship. …
Give a Senior a Pet or Plant to Take Care Of. …
Encourage a Positive Body Image. …
Encourage Hearing and Vision Tests. …
Make Adaptive Technologies Available. …
Notify Neighbors.

What is being lonely like?

Loneliness causes people to feel empty, alone, and unwanted. People who are lonely often crave human contact, but their state of mind makes it more difficult to form connections with other people. … For example, a college freshman might feel lonely despite being surrounded by roommates and other peers.

Why is loneliness bad?

Loneliness can lead to major depression. Lonely people are at risk for cognitive decline at a faster rate than people who report more satisfying social networks and connections. Lonely people are at higher risk for specific health problems.

Why do I get so lonely?

Here are some of the major issues which can cause loneliness: Mental illness. A lot of mental illnesses like bipolar, anxiety and depression can all make people feel very lonely. Mental illness can make you anxious about seeing others, so you might spend more time indoors.

Why is it good to be lonely?

And by and large, loneliness is mischaracterized as a neediness, a failure to find friends, a symptom of a personal problem. … But here’s the thing: it’s okay to feel lonely. In fact, it’s good for us! It’s our body’s way of telling us that we crave meaningful social interaction.

How can you tell if someone is a loner?

Regardless of whether you are an intentional loaner or an unintentional loner, there are several signs that can mean that you are a loner:

You Enjoy Doing Things by Yourself.
You Don’t Enjoy Superficial Social Gatherings or Unnecessary Meetings.
You’re a Self-Starter.

Do single guys feel lonely?

Most researchers, however, agree that single men tend to be especially lonely, and that certain social norms governing masculinity may increase the risk of loneliness in men. Some early research on loneliness also suggests men may be less likely than women to admit to feelings of loneliness.

Do loners get married?

«I have a lot of friends and I also became very good at being by myself.» That’s what usually happens when loners marry, therapists say. In fact, it’s probably the only way these marriages can stay intact. … Typically, the wife married to a loner does the socializing for both of them.

Is being a loner a personality disorder?

If you have schizoid personality disorder, you may be seen as a loner or dismissive of others, and you may lack the desire or skill to form close personal relationships. Because you don’t tend to show emotion, you may appear as though you don’t care about others or what’s going on around you.

What disorder causes lack of emotions?

Alexithymia is when a person has difficulty identifying and expressing emotions. It is not a mental health disorder. People with alexithymia may have problems maintaining relationships and taking part in social situations.

What is borderline personality syndrome?

Borderline personality disorder is an illness marked by an ongoing pattern of varying moods, self-image, and behavior. These symptoms often result in impulsive actions and problems in relationships.

Is it selfish to want to be alone?

You just need alone time Some people might not get it when you choose staying home over going out. If that’s what you’re in the mood to do, don’t feel selfish for wanting to be alone. We all need alone time sometimes, and some people need more than others. Social interactions can be exhausting for some people.

How can I be good at loneliness?

Add to them and shape them along the way to suit your own lifestyle and personality.

Avoid comparing yourself to others. …
Take a step back from social media. …
Take a phone break. …
Carve out time to let your mind wander. …
Take yourself on a date. …
Get physical. …
Spend time with nature. …
Lean into the perks of being alone.

Why are some people so selfish?

“Selfish people sometimes fear or resent doing more for others because they feel it can impede their own needs.” Whan says growing up in a broken home, he had to learn how to take care of and rely on himself. He also lives with anxiety, which he says adds to his selfishness at times.

Who said the famous line I want to be alone?

Greta Garbo

Is human selfish by nature?

After modeling different strategies and outcomes, the researchers found that being selfish was more advantageous than cooperating. … It seems that human nature supports both prosocial and selfish traits. Genetic studies have made some progress toward identifying their biological roots.

Why are people toxic?

There Is Always Drama Toxic people thrive in dramatic situations. They inflame emotions and create conflict. They love stirring the pot to see what happens. People are often toxic because they’re not interested in being stable and healthy in relationships.

Why are people jealous?

Jealousy can come from feelings of low self-esteem or lack of confidence. And when someone is unhappy about themselves, feels anxious and insecure, this can lead to feelings of jealousy and being out of control. Jealousy is slightly different from envy. You can envy someone for something they have.

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What is the root word of isolation

Answered By: Isaac Hayes Date: created: Sep 21 2022

The hospital’s location on an island is a vivid and relevant example of the root of the word isolation, which ultimately derives from the Latin word insula, meaning “island.” The word’s path from Latin to English also begins in Italian, with the word isolato (“isolated”), that became the French word isolé, and then ….

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How being alone affects the mind

Answered By: Gerld Mitchell Date: created: Feb 07 2022

Feeling lonely can also have a negative impact on your mental health, especially if these feelings have lasted a long time. Some research suggests that loneliness is associated with an increased risk of certain mental health problems, including depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, sleep problems and increased stress.

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How does an isolator work

Answered By: Simon Jenkins Date: created: Mar 07 2022

The battery isolator is attached to the vehicle’s alternator, which is the device responsible for providing the vehicle with electrical power and for charging the vehicle’s battery. The battery isolator uses sensors to determine the number of batteries it is connected to and to draw power from the strongest battery.

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Does an isolator trip

Answered By: Hayden Bennett Date: created: Jan 11 2023

Circuit breaker always trips the circuit but when there is an open contact of the breaker, it cannot be physically seen from outside of the breaker and that is why it is considered as the “not to touch” area of the electrical circuit.

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Can isolation be a good thing

Answered By: Henry Young Date: created: Nov 05 2022

Research suggests that a certain amount of alone-time can actually help you have greater empathy for the people around you. … Just be careful not to let periods of solitude turn into social isolation—research has found that loneliness is linked to decreased empathy.

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Answered By: Norman Miller Date: created: Jan 01 2022

: the state of being in a place or situation that is separate from others : the condition of being isolated. : the act of separating something from other things : the act of isolating something. See the full definition for isolation in the English Language Learners Dictionary.

Asked By: Oliver Gonzales Date: created: Dec 05 2021

What does isolation do to a person

Answered By: Ralph Long Date: created: Dec 08 2021

Effects of Social Isolation and Loneliness Mental and physical health are interconnected. Social isolation’s adverse health consequences range from sleeplessness to reduced immune function. Loneliness is associated with higher anxiety, depression, and suicide rates.

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What’s another word for isolation

Answered By: Bryan Carter Date: created: May 07 2022

In this page you can discover 27 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for isolation, like: quarantine, loneliness, solitude, confinement, seclusion, remoteness, insulation, retreat, separation, detachment and include.

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What are 3 types of isolation precautions

Answered By: Aidan Adams Date: created: Jun 30 2022

There are three categories of Transmission-Based Precautions: Contact Precautions, Droplet Precautions, and Airborne Precautions.

Asked By: Alejandro Bell Date: created: Mar 18 2023

What types of isolation require N95

Answered By: Chase Hughes Date: created: Mar 18 2023

The minimum respiratory protection required is an N95 respirator for routine patient care and aerosol-generating procedures in patients with diseases requiring airborne precautions, viral hemorrhagic fever, and possibly for emerging novel pathogens and pandemic influenza.

Asked By: Curtis Scott Date: created: Feb 13 2023

What are the types of isolation in hospitals

Answered By: Brandon Anderson Date: created: Feb 16 2023

It recommended that hospitals use one of seven isolation categories (Strict Isolation, Respiratory Isolation, Protective Isolation, Enteric Precautions, Wound and Skin Precautions, Discharge Precautions, and Blood Precautions).

Asked By: Mason Coleman Date: created: Nov 08 2022

Why are isolator used

Answered By: Carl James Date: created: Nov 11 2022

The isolator is a mechanical switch which isolates a part of the circuit from the system as when required. … Isolators are used to open a circuit under no load. Its main purpose is to isolate one portion of the circuit from the other and is not intended to be opened while current is flowing in the line.

Asked By: Brian Stewart Date: created: Jan 29 2023

What is isolation and its types

Answered By: Donald Phillips Date: created: Feb 01 2023

The field of biology describes “isolation” as a process by which two species that could otherwise produce hybrid offspring are prevented from doing so. There are five isolation processes that prevent two species from interbreeding: ecological, temporal, behavioral, mechanical/chemical and geographical.

Asked By: Hugh Edwards Date: created: Apr 08 2023

How long does it take to go crazy in isolation

Answered By: Christopher Wilson Date: created: Apr 09 2023

Voluntary isolation is more likely to produce sanity than insanity. Involuntary isolation would plant the seeds of insanity easily within a week, though the actual symptoms could take significantly longer to manifest depending on the person. I havent seen another person in 12 years, and I’m not complaining.

Asked By: Christopher Reed Date: created: Jun 13 2022

What is meant by isolator

Answered By: Benjamin Jones Date: created: Jun 13 2022

An isolator is a device used for isolating a circuit or equipment from a source of power. An isolator is a mechanical switching device that, in the open position, allows for isolation of the input and output of a device.

Asked By: Gregory Scott Date: created: Dec 16 2021

What are 4 types of isolation

Answered By: Blake Butler Date: created: Dec 19 2021

According to the CDC, the three standard categories of transmission-based precautions include contact isolation, droplet isolation, and airborne isolation.Standard Precautions. … Contact Isolation. … Droplet Isolation. … Airborne Isolation.Mar 10, 2020

Asked By: Reginald Parker Date: created: Apr 01 2022

What are signs of isolation

Answered By: Bryan Hernandez Date: created: Apr 01 2022

What are the main signs and symptoms of chronic loneliness?Inability to connect with others on a deeper, more intimate level. … No close or “best” friends. … Overwhelming feeling of isolation regardless of where you are and who’s around. … Negative feelings of self-doubt and self-worth.More items…

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What causes social isolation

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What is an example of isolation

Answered By: Hayden Griffin Date: created: Nov 26 2022

The definition of isolation is the state of being alone or away from others. An example of isolation is a prisoner in solitary confinement. The act of isolating.

Asked By: Jose Phillips Date: created: Jan 22 2022

What is isolation explain

Answered By: John Richardson Date: created: Jan 25 2022

Isolation is the state of feeling alone and without friends or help. Many deaf people have feelings of isolation and loneliness. He also talked briefly about the isolation he endured while in captivity. Synonyms: separation, withdrawal, loneliness, segregation More Synonyms of isolation.

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