definitions

ipsilateral

[ ip-suh-lat-er-uh l ]
/ ˌɪp səˈlæt ər əl /

adjective Anatomy.

pertaining to, situated on, or affecting the same side of the body: ipsilateral paralysis.

Nearby words

ipratropium bromide, iproniazid, ips, ipsambul, ipse dixit, ipsilateral, ipsissima verba, ipso facto, ipso jure, ipsus, ipswich
Compare contralateral.

Origin of ipsilateral

1905–10; < Latin ipsi- (combining form of ipse oneself, the very one) + lateral

Related forms

ip·si·lat·er·al·ly, adverb
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British Dictionary definitions for ipsilateral

ipsilateral

/ (ˌɪpsɪˈlætərəl) /

adjective

on or affecting the same side of the body

Word Origin for ipsilateral

C20: irregularly formed from Latin ipse self + lateral
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Medicine definitions for ipsilateral

ipsilateral

[ ĭp′sə-lăt′ər-əl ]

adj.

Located on or affecting the same side of the body.
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