dextr

dextr-

variant of dextro- before a vowel: dextral.
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dextro- or (before a vowel) dextr-
 
combining form
1.  on or towards the right: dextrorotation
2.  (in chemistry) indicating a dextrorotatory compound: dextroglucose
 
[from Latin, from dexter on the right side]
 
dextr- or (before a vowel) dextr-
 
combining form
 
[from Latin, from dexter on the right side]

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dextr- pref.
Variant of dextro-.

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