contralateral

Relating to or denoting the side of the body opposite to that being referred to or affected.

• 🇵🇹Relativo a ou que designa o lado do corpo oposto àquele a que se faz referência ou que está afetado.

1. Opposite side of the body C1 formal medical

   Relating to or situated on the opposite side of the body, especially in relation to a specific structure or injury.

   • The stroke caused weakness in the contralateral arm.
   • The surgeon examined the contralateral kidney for any abnormalities.
   • Pain in the contralateral shoulder can sometimes indicate a gallbladder issue.

   🇵🇹Contralateral

   Antônimos: ipsilateral

• more contralateral comparative form
• most contralateral superlative form