Etymology

levofloxacin

L1E1V4O1F4L1O1X8A1C3I1N1

Today it means: A broad-spectrum fluoroquinolone antibacterial agent (trademark Levaquin) that is the levorotatory isomer of ofloxacin. Full definition →

English ofloxacin
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  1. Englishlev-
  2. Englisho(xa)-
  3. Englishofloxacin
  4. English todaylevofloxacin

From lev- + ofloxacin.

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