ambilateral
|am-bi-lat-er-al|
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/ˌæmbɪˈlætərəl/
both sides
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ambilateral' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'ambi-' meaning 'both' and 'lateralis' meaning 'of the side'.
Historical Evolution
'ambilateral' was derived from the Latin word 'ambilateralis' and eventually became the modern English word 'ambilateral'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to both sides', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or affecting both sides.
The ambilateral symmetry of the organism was evident.
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Last updated: 2025/07/10 02:51