Contralateral vs. Ipsilateral

Contralateral vs. Ipsilateral — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Contralateral and Ipsilateral

Contralateraladjective

On the opposite side of the body.

Ipsilateraladjective

On the same side of the body.

The stroke was characterised by ipsilateral paralysis.

Contralateraladjective

on or relating to the opposite side (of the body)

Ipsilateraladjective

on or relating to the same side (of the body)

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