*aniso*

a. (Zool.) Characterized by unequal toes, three turned forward and one backward, as in most passerine birds. [ 1913 Webster ]

{ ‖ } n. pl. [ NL. anisodactyla, fr. Gr. 'a`nisos unequal ('an priv. + 'i`sos equal) + da`ktylos finger. ] (Zool.) (a) A group of herbivorous mammals characterized by having the hoofs in a single series around the foot, as the elephant, rhinoceros, etc. (b) A group of perching birds which are anisodactylous. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. 1. (biology) reproduction by the union or fusion of two differing gametes (especially differing in size). [ WordNet 1.5 ]

n. [ Anisic + -ol. ] (Chem.) Methyl phenyl ether, C6H5.O.CH3, got by distilling anisic acid or by the action of methide on potassium phenolate. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

a. [ Gr. &unr_; unequal + &unr_; part. ] (Chem.) Not isomeric; not made of the same components in the same proportions. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ See Anisomeric. ] (Bot.) Having the number of floral organs unequal, as four petals and six stamens. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Gr. 'an priv. + E. isometric. ] Not isometric; having unsymmetrical parts; -- said of crystals with three unequal axes. Dana. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n. [ NL., fr. Gr. &unr_; + &unr_; measure + &unr_;, &unr_;, eye. ] Unequal refractive power in the two eyes. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

a. [ Gr. &unr_; unequal + &unr_; leaf. ] (Bot.) Having unequal petals. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Gr. &unr_; unequal + &unr_; leaf. ] (Bot.) Having unequal leaves. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n. pl. [ NL., fr. Gr. &unr_; unequal + &unr_; side. ] (Zool.) A primary division of gastropods, including those having spiral shells. The two sides of the body are unequally developed. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n. pl. [ NL., fr. Gr. &unr_; unequal + -poda. ] (Zool.) A division of Crustacea, which, in some its characteristics, is intermediate between Amphipoda and Isopoda. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. &unr_; priv. + isospore. ] (Biol.) A sexual spore in which the sexes differ in size; -- opposed to isospore. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

a. [ Gr. &unr_; unequal + &unr_; warp, thread; &unr_; to stand. ] (Bot.) Having unequal stamens; having stamens different in number from the petals. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Gr. &unr_; unequal + &unr_; strength. ] Of unequal strength. [ 1913 Webster ]

{ } a. [ Gr. &unr_; unequal + &unr_; a turning, &unr_; to turn. ] (Physics) Not isotropic; having different properties in different directions; thus, crystals of the isometric system are optically isotropic, but all other crystals are anisotropic. [ 1913 Webster ]