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Definition of Rotatory

1. Adjective. Of or relating to or characteristic or causing an axial or orbital turn.

Definition of Rotatory

1. a. Turning as on an axis; rotary.

2. n. A rotifer.

Definition of Rotatory

1. pertaining to rotation [adj] - See also: rotation

Medical Definition of Rotatory

1. 1. Turning as on an axis; rotary. 2. Going in a circle; following in rotation or succession; as, rotatory assembles. 3. Producing rotation of the plane of polarization; as, the rotatory power of bodies on light. See the Note under polarization. Origin: Cf. F. Rotatoire. See Rotate, Rotary. A rotifer. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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