ipsilateral

adjective

ip·​si·​lat·​er·​al ˌip-si-ˈla-t(ə-)rəl How to pronounce ipsilateral (audio)
: situated or appearing on or affecting the same side of the body
ipsilaterally adverb

Examples of ipsilateral in a Sentence

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

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Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ipsilateral was in 1907

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Cite this Entry

“Ipsilateral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ipsilateral. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

ipsilateral

adjective
ip·​si·​lat·​er·​al ˌip-si-ˈlat-ə-rəl, -ˈla-trəl How to pronounce ipsilateral (audio)
: situated or appearing on or affecting the same side of the body compare contralateral
ipsilaterally adverb
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