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right brain
n.
The cerebral hemisphere to the right of the corpus callosum, controlling activities on the left side of the body and, in humans, usually controlling perception of spatial and nonverbal concepts.

right brain
The cerebral hemisphere located on the right side of the corpus callosum. The right brain controls activities on the left side of the body and, in humans, usually controls perception of spatial relationships and the ability to recognize common shapes and objects. The thought processes involved in creativity and imagination are generally associated with the right brain.
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Noun1.right brain - the cerebral hemisphere to the right of the corpus callosum that controls the left half of the bodyright brain - the cerebral hemisphere to the right of the corpus callosum that controls the left half of the body
cerebral hemisphere, hemisphere - either half of the cerebrum


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