chiral

chiral definition - medical

chi·ral (kīˈrəl)

adjective
Of or relating to the structural characteristic of a molecule that makes it impossible to superimpose it on its mirror image.

Related Forms:

  • chi·ralˈi·ty (kī-rălˈĭ-tē) noun

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