| dextrocardiogram | That part of the electrocardiogram that is derived from the right ventricle. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| dextrocerebral | Having a dominant right cerebral hemisphere. (05 Mar 2000) |
| dextroclination | An obsolete term for dextrotorsion. Synonym: dextrotorsion. (05 Mar 2000) |
| dextrocular | Rarely used term for indicating right ocular dominance; denoting one who prefers the right eye in monocular work, such as microscopy. Synonym: right-eyed. Origin: dextro-+ L. Oculus, eye (05 Mar 2000) |
| dextrocycloduction | Rotation of the upper pole of the cornea to the right. See: excycloduction. Origin: dextro-+ cyclo-+ L. Duco, pp. Ductus, to lead (05 Mar 2000) |
| dextroduction | Seldom-used term for rotation of one eye to the right. Origin: dextro-+ L. Duco, pp. Ductus, to lead (05 Mar 2000) |
| dextrogastria | Condition in which the stomach is displaced to the right; may represent either simple displacement or situs inversus. Usually associated with dextrocardia. Origin: dextro-+ G. Gaster, stomach (05 Mar 2000) |
| dextrogerous | <physics> See Dextrogyrate. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| dextroglucose | <chemistry> Same as Dextrose. Origin: Dextro- + glucose. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| dextrogram | Electrocardiographic record in an experimental animal representing spread of impulse through the right ventricle alone. (05 Mar 2000) |
| dextrogyrate | <chemistry> Same as Dextrorotatory. Origin: Dextro- + gyrate. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| dextrogyration | A twisting to the right. Origin: dextro-+ L. Gyro, pp. -atus, to turn in a circle, fr. Gyrus, circle (05 Mar 2000) |
| dextromanual | Synonym: right-handed. Origin: dextro-+ L. Manus, hand (05 Mar 2000) |
| dextromethorphan | <chemical> The d-isomer of the codeine analog of levorphanol. It acts on the medullary cough centre to suppress cough but does not have the addictive, analgesic, and sedative effects of codeine and does not produce respiratory depression at usual doses. Pharmacological action: antitussive agents. Chemical name: Morphinan, 3-methoxy-17-methyl-, (9alpha,13alpha,14alpha)- (12 Dec 1998) |
| dextromethorphan hydrobromide | Hydrobromide of d-racemethorphan; d-3-methoxy-N-methylmorphinan hydrobromide;a synthetic morphine derivative used as an antitussive agent. It has weak central depressant action, and appears to have little addiction liability. (05 Mar 2000) |