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levo-

 
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a combining form meaning “left,” “levorotatory,” used in the formation of compound words: levoglucose; levorotation.
Also, laevo-; especially before a vowel, lev-.

Origin:
repr. L laevus left, on the left; see -o-
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levo- or lev-  
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  1. To the left: levorotatory.

  2. Levorotatory: levulose.


[French lévo-, from Latin laevus, left.]
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levo- or lev-
pref.

  1. To the left: levorotation.

  2. Levorotatory: levulose.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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