Hemispheric (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to the cerebral hemispheres.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The neuroscientist studied the hemispheric differences in brain function between individuals with and without dyslexia.
- Hemispheric specialization refers to the idea that certain cognitive functions are lateralized to one side of the brain.
- Damage to the left hemispheric region of the brain can result in language processing difficulties.
- The patient's hemispheric imbalance was evident in the uneven development of her cognitive skills.
- Researchers have long debated the role of hemispheric dominance in determining handedness and cognitive abilities.