Definition of Laterality

1. Noun. Localization of function on either the right or left sides of the brain.


2. Noun. The property of using one hand more than the other.
Exact synonyms: Handedness
Generic synonyms: Asymmetry, Dissymmetry, Imbalance
Specialized synonyms: Ambidexterity, Ambidextrousness, Left-handedness, Sinistrality, Dextrality, Right-handedness
Derivative terms: Handed

3. Noun. Superior development of one side of the body.
Exact synonyms: Dominance
Generic synonyms: Bodily Property

Definition of Laterality

1. n. The state or condition of being lateral.

Definition of Laterality

1. Noun. the state or quality of being lateral ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Laterality

1. Behavioural manifestations of cerebral dominance in which there is preferential use and superior functioning of either the left or the right side, as in the preferred use of the right hand or right foot. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Laterality

lateral vastus muscle
lateral vein of lateral ventricle
lateral venous lacunae
lateral ventral hernia
lateral ventricle
lateral vertigo
lateral vestibular nucleus
lateral wall of middle ear
lateral wall of orbit
lateral wall of tympanic cavity
lateraled
lateraling
lateralis
lateralisation
lateralisations
laterality (current term)
lateralization
lateralizations
lateralize
lateralized
lateralizes
lateralizing
lateralled
lateralling
laterally
laterals
lateralward
laterborn
laterborns
latered

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