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lateralization

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lat·er·al·i·za·tion  (ltr--l-zshn)
n.
Localization of a function, such as speech, to the right or left side of the brain.
later·al·ize v.
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Noun1.lateralization - localization of function on either the right or left sides of the brain
lateralisation, laterality
localisation, localisation of function, localisation principle, localization of function, localization principle, localization - (physiology) the principle that specific functions have relatively circumscribed locations in some particular part or organ of the body


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