Definition of Lateralization

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


Definition of Lateralization

1. Noun. Localization of a function, such as speech, to the right or left side of the brain. ¹

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Definition of Lateralization

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Lateralization

1. The process whereby certain embryological asymmetries of structure (such as the right-side location of the liver and the structure of the great vessels) and function (handedness) are ordained phylogenetically, coded genetically, and realised ontogenetically. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lateralization

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
lateralization (current term)
lateralizations
lateralize
lateralized
lateralizes
lateralizing
lateralled
lateralling
laterally
laterals
lateralward
laterborn
laterborns
latered
lateriflexion

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