What is the meaning of sinistral?

adjective

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