dextr-

combining form

Definition of DEXTR-

: right : on or toward the right <dextrorotatory>

usually dextro- : dextrorotatory <dextroamphetamine>

dextr- or dextro-

Latin dextr-, dexter

Medical Dictionary

combining form

: right : on or toward the right <dextrocardia>

usually dextro- : dextrorotatory <dextroamphetamine>

dextr- or dextro-

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