sinistrality

noun

sin·​is·​tral·​i·​ty ˌsin-ə-ˈstral-ət-ē How to pronounce sinistrality (audio)
plural sinistralities
: the quality or state of having the left side or one or more of its parts (as the hand or eye) different from and usually more efficient than the right or its corresponding parts

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“Sinistrality.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/sinistrality. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.

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