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contralateral

adjective
con·​tra·​lat·​er·​al | \ ˌkän-trə-ˈla-t(ə-)rəl How to pronounce contralateral (audio) \

Definition of contralateral

: occurring on or acting in conjunction with a part on the opposite side of the body

Examples of contralateral in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

 Most players can safely return to competition when their strength reaches 90% of contralateral leg. — SI.com, "Injury Analysis: Everything You Need to Know About Sadio Mane’s Hamstring in 1 Minute," 17 Oct. 2017 Doctors generally discourage contralateral prophylactic mastectomy—also known as CPM, or the removal of a healthy breast when the other has cancer—for women at an average risk for additional breast cancer. — Alexandra Sifferlin, Time, "Why More Women Are Getting a Double Mastectomy," 13 Mar. 2016

First Known Use of contralateral

1882, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for contralateral

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More Definitions for contralateral

contralateral

adjective
con·​tra·​lat·​er·​al | \ -ˈlat-ə-rəl, -ˈla-trəl How to pronounce contralateral (audio) \

Medical Definition of contralateral

: occurring on, affecting, or acting in conjunction with a part on the opposite side of the body the motor cortex controls contralateral muscles — compare ipsilateral

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