ipsilateral

[ˌɪpsɪˈlætərəl]

ipsilateral Definition

occurring on or affecting the same side of the body.

Using ipsilateral: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ipsilateral" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The patient had an ipsilateral injury to the arm and leg.

  • Example

    The drug was administered ipsilaterally to the affected eye.

ipsilateral Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for ipsilateral

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Summary: ipsilateral in Brief

'Ipsilateral' [ˌɪpsɪˈlætərəl] is an adjective that describes something occurring on or affecting the same side of the body. It is often used in medical contexts, such as 'The patient had an ipsilateral injury to the arm and leg.' Another example is 'The drug was administered ipsilaterally to the affected eye.'