Hemispheric dominance

/ˌhɛm.ɪˈsfɛɹ.ɪk ˈdɒm.ɪ.nəns/ noun

The tendency for one cerebral hemisphere to be more active or specialized for certain cognitive functions than the other.

From Greek 'hemisphairion' (half a sphere) + Latin 'dominans' (ruling). One half of the brain taking the lead.

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