Of or pertaining to the other side. The opposite of iposilateral (the same side). For example, a stroke involving the right side of the brain may cause contralateral paralysis of the left leg.

Having to do with the opposite side of the body.

the opposite side of the body.

1882, from contra- + lateral.

located on the opposite side of the body (brain)

(kon´´trua-lat´er-al) Taking place or originating in a corresponding part on the opposite side of the body. conus medullaris

adjective. located upon or impacting the contrary side of the body.

Contralateral is a term that references the opposite side of something. 'Contra' means opposite or contrasting while 'lateral' means side. It is usually used in regards to the oppo [..]

In anatomy, pertaining to a location on the opposite side of the body. See Box 2.2. Compare ipsilateral.

(adj) on or relating to the opposite side (of the body)

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Pertaining to opposite sides of the body.

The anatomical arrangement by which some nerves originating on one side of the body are connected to the cerebral hemisphere on the opposite side of the body. For example, nerves which connect the left ear (left cochlea) to the right hemisphere of the brain are said to be contralaterally connected. Contrasts with ipsilateral.

Having to do with the opposite side of the body.

Common anatomical term meaning on the opposite side; as in ``The left primary visual cortex receives input from the right (contralateral) field of view." Ipsilateral means on the same side. Core

refers to the symmetrically opposite side whilst ipsilateral refers to the same side.

On the opposite side of the body. * ''Each hand is controlled by the contralateral motor cortex.'' (That is, the right hand is controlled by the left side of the brain, and vice versa.)