dorsolateral

adjective

dor·​so·​lat·​er·​al ˌdȯr-sō-ˈla-tə-rəl 

-ˈla-trəl

: of, relating to, or involving both the back and the sides

Examples of dorsolateral in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Electrodes closer to the forehead stimulate a brain region called the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, associated with mood regulation (for example, calming anxiety). — IEEE Spectrum, 5 Nov. 2026

The dorsolateral prefrontal cortex monitors uncertainty and flags when expectations or norms get broken. — Yigit Topoglu, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026

The magnet stimulates the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex of the brain, which influences behavior and mood. — Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 20 Feb. 2026

The dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, which plays a large role in mood regulation, focus, and cognition, is on the left side of the brain’s frontal lobe, and Exomind uses electromagnetic pulses to stimulate it during each treatment. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for dorsolateral

• basolateral
• contralateral
• equilateral
• ipsilateral
• multilateral
• quadrilateral
• unilateral
• ventrolateral
• anterolateral
• posterolateral
• bilateral
• collateral

Medical Definition

dorsolateral

adjective

dor·​so·​lat·​er·​al ˌdȯr-sō-ˈlat-ə-rəl, -ˈla-trəl 

: of, relating to, or involving both the back and the sides

the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex

dorsolaterally

-ē 

adverb