ipsilateral
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ip·si·lat·er·al

adjective \ˌip-si-ˈla-t(ə-)rəl\

Definition of IPSILATERAL

: situated or appearing on or affecting the same side of the body
ip·si·lat·er·al·ly \-t(ə-)rə-lē\ adverb

Origin of IPSILATERAL

International Scientific Vocabulary, from Latin ipse self, himself + later-, latus side
First Known Use: 1907

ip·si·lat·er·al

adjective \ˌip-si-ˈlat-ə-rəl, -ˈla-trəl\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of IPSILATERAL

: situated or appearing on or affecting the same side of the body—compare contralateral
ip·si·lat·er·al·ly \-ē\ (audio pronunciation) adverb

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