dexiotropic

[ dek-see-oh-trop-ik, -troh-pik ]

adjective

1. dextral ( def 3 ).

dexiotropic

/ ˌdɛksɪəʊˈtrɒpɪk /

adjective

1. embryol (of cleavage) spiral; twisting in a spiral fashion from left to right

Word History and Origins

Origin of dexiotropic¹

1880–85; < Greek dexi ( ós ) right (side) + -o- + -tropic

Word History and Origins

Origin of dexiotropic¹

C19: from Greek dexios right + -tropic