Ipsilateral vs. Contralateral — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Ipsilateral and Contralateral
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Definitions
Ipsilateral
Belonging to or occurring on the same side of the body.
Contralateral
Relating to or denoting the side of the body opposite to that on which a particular structure or condition occurs
The symptom develops in the hand contralateral to the lesion
Ipsilateral
Located on or affecting the same side of the body.
Contralateral
Taking place or originating in a corresponding part on an opposite side.
Ipsilateral
On the same side of the body.
The stroke was characterised by ipsilateral paralysis.
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Contralateral
On the opposite side of the body.
Ipsilateral
On or relating to the same side (of the body)
Contralateral
(especially in plural) The opposite side of the body
Contralateral
On or relating to the opposite side (of the body)
