Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ipsilateral

Adjective

/ˌɪp.səˈlæt.ər.əl/

Definition

Pertaining to or affecting the same side of the body.

Examples

The injury was ipsilateral, meaning it affected the same side as the original trauma.
In anatomical studies, researchers often compare ipsilateral and contralateral pathways.

Meaning

The term ipsilateral is commonly used in medical and anatomical contexts to describe phenomena or structures located on the same side of the body’s midline.