What is the meaning of dextral?

adjective

  • Of or on the right.
    • usage: "a dextral gastropod shell with the apex upward has its opening on the right when facing the observer"; "a dextral flatfish lies with the right eye uppermost"
  • Preferring to use right foot or hand or eye.
    • usage: "dextral individuals exhibit dominance of the right hand and eye"
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