allochiria
|al-lo-chir-i-a|
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/ˌæloʊˈkɪriə/
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/ˌæləˈkɪəriə/
perception on opposite side
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allochiria' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'allos' meaning 'other' and 'cheir' meaning 'hand'.
Historical Evolution
'Allochiria' was directly borrowed from Greek into modern medical terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'other hand', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern medical usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a neurological condition where a stimulus applied to one side of the body is perceived on the opposite side.
In patients with allochiria, a touch on the left hand might be felt on the right hand.
Last updated: 2025/06/27 16:06