1. relating to or affecting the opposite side of the body
Usage: medical; anatomical

Examples

• The stroke affected his left brain hemisphere, causing contralateral weakness in his right arm.
• Contralateral reflexes help doctors assess neurological function.
• The injury to her right knee caused contralateral compensation in her left leg.
• Brain imaging showed contralateral activation during the motor task.
• The surgeon examined both the injured limb and its contralateral counterpart.
• Contralateral muscle groups often work together to maintain balance.