ipsilateral
|ip-si-lat-er-al|
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/ˌɪpsɪˈlætərəl/
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/ˌɪpsɪˈlæt(ə)rəl/
same side
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ipsilateral' originates from New Latin, specifically the word 'ipsilateralis', where 'ipsi-' meant 'self' and 'lateral' meant 'side'.
Historical Evolution
'ipsilateral' changed from the New Latin word 'ipsilateralis' and eventually became the modern English word 'ipsilateral'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'on the same side', and this core meaning has been retained into modern usage as 'situated on or affecting the same side'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
situated on or affecting the same side of the body or of an organ.
The patient's weakness was ipsilateral to the brain lesion.
Synonyms
same-sidedhomolateral
Antonyms
contralateralopposite-sided
Last updated: 2025/11/05 06:16