levo-

prefix — 2 senses

levo-

prefix

Etymology From Latin laevus (“left”).

1

Morpheme Left; on the left; toward the left.

  • levorotatory
2

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Morpheme Denoting a levorotatory form of an enantiomer.

  • levofloxacin, levoglucose
Synonyms
sinistro-, L-
Antonyms
dextro-
Coordinate terms
race-

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