dextral
adjective
of, relating to, or on the right side; right (opposed to sinistral).
dextrally
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a word derived from
dextral.
Example Sentences
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During the first several weeks after the eggs were laid, the embryos appeared to coil only dextrally, meaning to the right, as viewed from head to tail.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 1, 2026
