ipsilateral

adjective

ip·​si·​lat·​er·​al ˌip-si-ˈla-t(ə-)rəl 

: situated or appearing on or affecting the same side of the body

ipsilaterally

ˌip-si-ˈla-t(ə-)rə-lē 

adverb

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web

The ability to switch between ipsilateral and contralateral modes. —Colleen Gulick, Outside Online, 3 Sep. 2021

CrossClimber is the only model that has the ability to switch between ipsilateral (same-side arms and legs always move together) and contralateral (same-side arms and legs always move in opposite directions) modes. —Colleen Gulick, Outside Online, 3 Sep. 2021

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary, from Latin ipse self, himself + later-, latus side

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

ipsilateral

adjective

ip·​si·​lat·​er·​al ˌip-si-ˈlat-ə-rəl, -ˈla-trəl 

: situated or appearing on or affecting the same side of the body compare contralateral

ipsilaterally

-ē 

adverb