Dextrocardia Definition & Meaning

dextrocardia
noun
  1. abnormal condition where the heart is located toward the right side of the chest

"Dextrocardia" in song lyrics

See how dextrocardia is used in real songs:

  • "situs inversus dextrocardia"
    AOL — AOL
  • "syndromes involving dextrocardia"
    AOL — AOL
  • "syndromes involving kidneys and dextrocardia"
    AOL — AOL

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