How Do You Spell DEXTROSINISTRAL?
Pronunciation: [dˈɛkstɹəsˌɪnɪstɹə͡l] (IPA) 
Correct spelling for the English word "dextrosinistral" is [dˈɛkstɹəsˌɪnɪstɹə͡l], [dˈɛkstɹəsˌɪnɪstɹəl], [d_ˈɛ_k_s_t_ɹ_ə_s_ˌɪ_n_ɪ_s_t_ɹ_əl] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
Pronunciation: [dˈɛkstɹəsˌɪnɪstɹə͡l] (IPA)
Correct spelling for the English word "dextrosinistral" is [dˈɛkstɹəsˌɪnɪstɹə͡l], [dˈɛkstɹəsˌɪnɪstɹəl], [d_ˈɛ_k_s_t_ɹ_ə_s_ˌɪ_n_ɪ_s_t_ɹ_əl] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
Dextrosinistral is a term that pertains to the phenomenon observed in certain biological structures, specifically referring to the orientation or arrangement of their components. It describes a pattern or directional bias where the right side is positioned or developed more prominently than the left side, commonly noted in anatomical structures or biological systems.
The term is derived from two Latin roots: "dexter" meaning right or right-hand side, and "sinister" indicating left or left-hand side. The addition of "inistral" signifies the existence of a bias or tendency towards the right side, contrasting with the left.
The dextrosinistral characteristic can be observed in various organic structures, such as spiral shells of some snails and ammonites, which exhibit a coiling pattern predominantly towards the right side when viewed from the apex. Additionally, it may also refer to the preference for right-handedness in certain organisms or populations, where the right hand is more commonly used for manual tasks compared to the left hand.
This term finds extensive utilization in biological sciences, particularly when discussing asymmetry in organisms and the developmental patterns associated with it. The concept of dextrosinistral provides researchers with a specific vocabulary to describe and classify the directional arrangements and preferences found in various biological structures and systems, aiding in the understanding of their evolutionary significance and functional implications.
In a direction from right to left.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
