First Known Use: 1907
Dictionary
ipsilateral
adjective ip·si·lat·er·al \ˌip-si-ˈla-t(ə-)rəl\
Definition of IPSILATERAL
: situated or appearing on or affecting the same side of the body
— ip·si·lat·er·al·ly \-t(ə-)rə-lē\ adverb
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Origin of IPSILATERAL
International Scientific Vocabulary, from Latin ipse self, himself + later-, latus side
Medical Dictionary
ipsilateral
adjective ip·si·lat·er·al \ˌip-si-ˈlat-ə-rəl, -ˈla-trəl\
Medical Definition of IPSILATERAL
: situated or appearing on or affecting the same side of the body—compare contralateral
—ip·si·lat·er·al·ly \-ē\ adverb
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