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dextral
adjective(dex-tral)
of or on the right
Antonyms: sinistral,
Examples:
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.
dextral
adjective(dex-tral)
preferring to use right foot or hand or eye
Examples:
Dextral individuals exhibit dominance of the right hand and eye.

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