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contralateral /con·tra·lat·er·al/ (-lat´er-al) pertaining to, situated on, or affecting the opposite side.

con·tra·lat·er·al (k

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adj.

Taking place or originating in a corresponding part on an opposite side, as pain or paralysis in a part opposite the site of a lesion.

contralateral

[-lat′ərəl]

Etymology: L, contra + lateralis, side

affecting or originating in the opposite side of a point of reference, such as a point on a body.

contralateral [kon″trah-lat´er-al]

pertaining to, situated on, or affecting the opposite side.

contralateral (kon´tr

lat´

l),

adj originating from or affecting the opposite side of the body.

contralateral

pertaining to, situated on, or affecting the opposite side.

contralateral

A term relating to the opposite side. See lateral geniculate bodies; ipsilateral.

contralateral

adjective Referring to an opposite side. Cf Ipsilateral.

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