LATERALIZATION

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

Localization of function on either the right or left sides of the brain

Synonyms:

lateralisation; laterality; lateralization

Classified under:

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents

Hypernyms ("lateralization" is a kind of...):

localisation; localisation of function; localisation principle; localization; localization of function; localization principle ((physiology) the principle that specific functions have relatively circumscribed locations in some particular part or organ of the body)

Derivation:

lateralize (move or displace to one side so as to make lateral)

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