erythro-
English
Alternative forms
Etymology
From Ancient Greek ἐρυθρός (eruthrós, “red”).
Prefix
erythro-
- Used to form scientific terms meaning red, or showing a relationship to red blood cells.
- (chemistry) In a compound with two chiral centers, having two identical substituents on the same side of the molecule.
Derived terms
English terms prefixed with erythro-