ScienceSeptember 7, 2026

stereochemistry

steer-ee-oh-KEM-ih-stree

Definition

The branch of chemistry concerned with the three-dimensional spatial arrangement of atoms within molecules.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek word 'stereos' meaning 'solid' or 'three-dimensional,' combined with the word 'chemistry.'

In the news

The article uses the term to highlight the importance of understanding mirror-image molecular structures in drug development, specifically regarding the tragic history of Thalidomide.

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