LEVO-
\lˈiːvə͡ʊ], \lˈiːvəʊ], \l_ˈiː_v_əʊ]\
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Turning the plane of polarized light to the left; as, levotartaric acid; levoracemic acid; levogyratory crystals, etc.
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Turning the plane of polarized light to the left; as, levotartaric acid; levoracemic acid; levogyratory crystals, etc.
By Noah Webster.
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A prefix to chemical terms from the Lat., levus, left, signifying either that the compound turns the plane of polarized light to the left (as levolactic acid) or that it bears some relation to a closely related compound which does turn the plane of polarized light to the left (as levofructose which is associated with the levoglucose).
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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Vertebral Artery Dissection
- Dissection wall artery, leading to formation an aneurysm that occlude vessel. Thrombus give rise emboli. Cervical fractures or related NECK INJURIES and CRANIOCEREBRAL TRAUMA are commonly associated conditions, although this process may occur spontaneously. Ischemia, infarction, hemorrhage in the vascular distribution of affected vertebral artery complicate condition.