Ipsilateral

//ˌɪpsɪˈlætəɹəl// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    On the same side of the body. not-comparable

    "The stroke was characterised by ipsilateral paralysis."

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

Synonyms

All synonyms
homolateralhomolateral

Example

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"The stroke was characterised by ipsilateral paralysis."

Etymology

From ipsi- + lateral.

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