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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

lateralize

/ˈlætəraɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does lateralize mean?

verb

To move or direct something sideways or to one side, or to attribute a function or activity to one side of the brain. In medicine, to diagnose a condition by observing its effects on one side of the body.

Example

"The doctor decided to lateralize the patient's symptoms to determine the cause of the illness."

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