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lateralization

/ˌlætərəlɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does lateralization mean?

noun

The process or tendency of something to develop or be directed towards one side of the body or a particular aspect of a situation. In psychology, the tendency for the brain to process information in one hemisphere more than the other.

Example

"The doctor observed a lateralization of symptoms in the patient's left side, indicating a possible neurological issue."

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