Laterality
Pronunciation: /ˈɫeɪtɝˈɑɫiˈtaɪ/
Laterality (noun)
- The tendency to use one side of the body more than the other, such as preferring one hand or eye.
- A difference in how the brain works on the left and right sides.
- A pattern where a feature is mainly on one side of the body.
Examples
- Laterality can show a left-right preference in daily tasks.
- The test measures laterality by checking which hand you prefer.