Contralateral

//ˌkɑntɹəˈlætəɹəl// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The opposite side of the body especially, plural
Adjective
  1. 1
    On the opposite side of the body. not-comparable

    "Early detection and advances in breast cancer treatment have increased the overall survival and life expectancy of patients with unilateral breast cancer, thereby increasing their risk of subsequently developing contralateral breast cancer."

Adjective
  1. 1
    on or relating to the opposite side (of the body) wordnet

Synonyms

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heterolateral

Example

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"Early detection and advances in breast cancer treatment have increased the overall survival and life expectancy of patients with unilateral breast cancer, thereby increasing their risk of subsequently developing contralateral breast cancer."

Etymology

From contra- + lateral.

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