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noun
Localization of a function, such as speech, to the right or left side of the brain.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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Antonyms: none provided
noun
localization of function on either the right or left sides of the brain
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: lateralisation, laterality
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: localization of function, localisation of function, localization principle, localisation principle, localization, localisation
History
Etymology tree English lateralize Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -tiō Latin -ātiōlbor. Old French -ationbor. Middle English -acioun English -ation English lateralization From lateralize + -ation.
Across languages
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