Ambilaterality

/ˌæmbɪlætərˈæləti/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being ambilateral; the condition of affecting, relating to, or being equally developed on both sides.

Etymology

From ambilateral + -ity, a suffix that creates abstract nouns from adjectives. This follows the pattern of laterality (the quality of being lateral).

Kelly Says

Laterality is a real neuroscience term about brain dominance, and ambilaterality theoretically describes symmetric brain function—but it's so rare that neuroscientists usually just say 'bilateral' instead.

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