controlateral

English

Etymology

contro- + lateral.

Adjective

controlateral (not comparable)

  1. (anatomy) On the other side.

Usage notes

In English, contralateral is the much more frequently used term. Several medical dictionaries enter contralateral but not controlateral. The -o- form of the prefix seems to be common in the Romance language cognates, though.

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