Lateralize
Pronunciation: /ˈɫeɪtɝˈɑɫiˈzi/
Lateralize (verb)
- To make a function mainly happen on one side of the brain rather than both sides.
- To shift something sideways so it is more on one side than the other.
Examples
- Some people lateralize their language to one side of the brain.
- The study shows how the brain lateralizes functions during learning.