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levo- definition

levo- (lē′vō, -və)

  1. toward or on the left-hand side levorotatory
  2. Chem. levorotatory levulose
Also, before a vowel, lev-

Etymology: < L laevus, left < earlier *laiwos < IE *laiwos (> Gr laios) < base *(e)lei-, to bend, curve > el(bow)

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