dexiotropic

[ dek-see-oh-trop-ik, -troh-pik ]
/ ˌdɛk si oʊˈtrɒp ɪk, -ˈtroʊ pɪk /

adjective

dextral(def 3).

Origin of dexiotropic

1880–85; < Greek dexi(ós) right (side) + -o- + -tropic

Words nearby dexiotropic

dexamyl, dexedrine, dexfenfluramine, dexie, dexiocardia, dexiotropic, dexpanthenol, dexter, dexterity, dexterous, dextr-

British Dictionary definitions for dexiotropic

dexiotropic
/ (ˌdɛksɪəʊˈtrɒpɪk) /

adjective

embryol (of cleavage) spiral; twisting in a spiral fashion from left to right

Word Origin for dexiotropic

C19: from Greek dexios right + -tropic