dextro
[ dek-stroh ]
/ ˈdɛk stroʊ /
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adjective Optics.
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Origin of dextro
By shortening
Other definitions for dextro (2 of 2)
dextro-
a combining form meaning “right,” used in the formation of compound words: dextrorotatatory.
Chemistry. a combining form meaning “turning clockwise”: dextroglucose.
Also especially before a vowel, dextr-.
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British Dictionary definitions for dextro (1 of 2)
British Dictionary definitions for dextro (2 of 2)
dextro-
before a vowel dextr-
combining form
on or towards the rightdextrorotation
(in chemistry) indicating a dextrorotatory compounddextroglucose
Word Origin for dextro-
from Latin, from dexter on the right side
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Medical definitions for dextro
dextro-
pref.
On or to the right; right:dextroposition.
Dextrorotatory:dextrose.
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