Laterality (Noun)
Meaning 1
Superior development of one side of the body.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 2
The property of using one hand more than the other.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 3
Localization of function on either the right or left sides of the brain.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- Studies have shown that handedness is related to the laterality of the brain, with most right-handed people having a more prominent left hemisphere.
- Researchers are using fMRI scans to examine the laterality of language processing in the brain, in hopes of understanding language development disorders.
- In people with a disorder affecting laterality of motor function, it may be necessary to adapt treatments that cater to individual variations.
- Data analysis showed significant individual differences in laterality, challenging previous claims that function localization occurs solely in the left hemisphere.
- Examining laterality through behavioral and neuroanatomical methods has given insights into specific cognitive tasks and corresponding neural structures in various mental health conditions.