dextro- Antonyms
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Meaning of dextro-
dextro- ()
A prefix, from L. dexter, meaning, pertaining to, or toward, the right
having the property of turning the plane of polarized light to the right; as, dextrotartaric acid.
dextro- Sentence Examples
- Dextrose, a form of glucose, is commonly used in intravenous solutions to provide energy to patients.
- Dextroamphetamine is a medication prescribed to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy.
- The dextro-rotatory form of a compound rotates polarized light to the right.
- Dextromethorphan is an active ingredient in many over-the-counter cough suppressants.
- Dextrocardia is a rare congenital condition where the heart is situated on the right side of the chest.
- Dextroscoliosis is a type of spinal curvature where the spine curves to the right side.
- Dextrose monohydrate is a crystalline form of glucose often used in food and beverage products as a sweetener.
- Dextroversion is the ability to turn the eyes outward.
- Dextroamphetamine and amphetamine combination medications are sometimes prescribed to treat obesity.
- Dextrocularity refers to a dominant preference for using the right eye over the left for visual tasks.
FAQs About the word dextro-
A prefix, from L. dexter, meaning, pertaining to, or toward, the right, having the property of turning the plane of polarized light to the right; as, dextrotart
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Dextrose, a form of glucose, is commonly used in intravenous solutions to provide energy to patients.
Dextroamphetamine is a medication prescribed to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy.
The dextro-rotatory form of a compound rotates polarized light to the right.
Dextromethorphan is an active ingredient in many over-the-counter cough suppressants.
