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Controlateral vs Bilateral - What's the difference?

controlateral | bilateral |

As adjectives the difference between controlateral and bilateral

is that controlateral is (anatomy) on the other side while bilateral is bilateral.

controlateral

English

Adjective

(-)
  • (anatomy) On the other side.

    • Usage notes

    In English, contralateral is the much more frequently used term. Several medical dictionaries enter contralateral but not controlateral. The -o- form of the prefix seems to be common in the Romance language cognates, though.

    bilateral

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Having two sides
  • Involving both sides equally.
  • (of an agreement) Binding on both of the two parties involved.
  • Having bilateral symmetry.
  • (anthropology) Involving descent or ascent regardless of sex and side of the family.

    • Derived terms

    * isobilateral