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单词 contralateral
释义

contralateral

adjective

con·​tra·​lat·​er·​al ˌkän-trə-ˈla-t(ə-)rəl How to pronounce contralateral (audio)
: occurring on or acting in conjunction with a part on the opposite side of the body

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Furthermore, certain vertical climbers that use contralateral motions (when the same-side arms and legs move in opposite directions) produce full body extension. Colleen Gulick, Outside Online, 3 Sep. 2021 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 Most players can safely return to competition when their strength reaches 90% of contralateral leg. SI.com, 17 Oct. 2017 Doctors generally discourage contralateral prophylactic mastectomy—also known as CPM, or the removal of a healthy breast when the other has cancer—for women at an average risk for additional breast cancer. Alexandra Sifferlin, Time, 13 Mar. 2016

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

contralateral

adjective

con·​tra·​lat·​er·​al -ˈlat-ə-rəl, -ˈla-trəl How to pronounce contralateral (audio)
: occurring on, affecting, or acting in conjunction with a part on the opposite side of the body
the motor cortex controls contralateral muscles
compare ipsilateral
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