laterality

• Substantivo que designa a dominância ou o uso preferencial de um lado do corpo em relação ao outro, frequentemente associada à especialização dos hemisférios cerebrais.

A noun referring to the dominance or preferential use of one side of the body over the other, often related to brain hemisphere specialization.

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1. Brain function localizationC1formalscientific

   The tendency for certain cognitive or motor functions to be localized more in one hemisphere of the brain than the other.

   Lateralização

   • Laterality in language processing is often associated with the left hemisphere.
   • Studies on laterality help understand how the brain divides tasks.
   • The concept of laterality is crucial in neuropsychology.

   Sinônimoslateralization

2. Handedness preferenceC1formalscientific

   The property of favoring one hand over the other for performing tasks.

   Preferência manual

   • Laterality is often measured by observing which hand a person uses for writing.
   • Most people show a clear laterality towards their right hand.
   • The study examined laterality in children and its development.

   Sinônimoshandedness

3. Body side dominanceC1formalscientific

   Superior development or preferential use of one side of the body over the other.

   Lateralidade

   • Athletes often have a strong laterality in their dominant leg.
   • Laterality can affect posture and movement patterns.
   • The therapist assessed the patient's laterality after the injury.

   Sinônimosfootednesshandedness