| dextrorse | Turning from the left to the right, in the ascending line, as in the spiral inclination of the stem of the common morning-glory. at present scientists predicate dextrorse or sinistrorse quality of the plant regarded objectively; formerly the plant was regarded subjectively, and what is now called dextrorse was then considered sinistrorse. Origin: L. Dextrorsum, contr. Fr. Dextrovorsum, dextroversum, toward the right side; dexter right + versus, vorsus, p. P. Of vertere, vortere, to turn. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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