contralateral

Definition

Medical jargon for 'the other side of the body'—because saying 'opposite side' would be too simple for healthcare professionals. If you injure your left knee but your right knee starts hurting, that's contralateral pain, and yes, there's probably a complicated neurological reason. Doctors use this term to sound impressive while describing which body part mirrors another.

Example Usage

The patient exhibits contralateral weakness, with the right-sided brain lesion affecting left-sided motor function.

Source: Medical terminology, anatomy

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