Isolation vs. Quarantine
Isolation
i·so·la·tion [ahy-suh-ley-shuh n] - **** noun
Defintion:
1) A segregation of a group of organisms from related forms in such a manner as to prevent crossing.
2) A psychological defense mechanism consisting of the separating of ideas or memories from the emotions connected with them.
(Source: Dictionary.com - Dec 8, 2006 - 5:02pm)
Quarantine
quar·an·tine [kwawr-uh n-teen] **** noun or verb
Definition:
1) A strict isolation imposed to prevent the spread of disease.
2) Enforced isolation or restriction of free movement imposed to prevent the spread of contagious disease.
(Source: Dictionary.com - Dec 8, 2006 - 5:04pm)
i·so·la·tion [ahy-suh-ley-shuh n] - **** noun
səˈleɪDefintion:
1) A segregation of a group of organisms from related forms in such a manner as to prevent crossing.
2) A psychological defense mechanism consisting of the separating of ideas or memories from the emotions connected with them.
(Source: Dictionary.com - Dec 8, 2006 - 5:02pm)
Quarantine
quar·an·tine [kwawr-uh n-teen] **** noun or verb
Definition:
1) A strict isolation imposed to prevent the spread of disease.
2) Enforced isolation or restriction of free movement imposed to prevent the spread of contagious disease.
(Source: Dictionary.com - Dec 8, 2006 - 5:04pm)
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