allochirally
|al-lo-chir-al-ly|
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/ˌæloʊˈkaɪrəli/
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/ˌæləˈkaɪrəli/
(allochiral)
different handedness
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allochiral' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'allos' meaning 'other' and 'cheir' meaning 'hand'.
Historical Evolution
'allochiral' was derived from the Greek word 'allokheiros', which eventually became the modern English word 'allochiral'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to the opposite hand', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to the opposite side'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that involves or relates to allochirality, a condition where the perception of touch is experienced on the opposite side of the body.
The patient responded allochirally to the stimuli.
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Last updated: 2025/06/27 15:51