What does contralateral mean?
Contralateral means (anatomy) On the opposite side of the body..
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/ˌkɑntɹəˈlætəɹəl/ · adjective
(anatomy) On the opposite side of the body..
Early detection and advances in breast cancer treatment have increased the overall survival and life expectancy of patients with unilateral breast cancer, thereby increasing their risk of subsequently developing contralateral breast cancer.
Use contralateral when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Contralateral means (anatomy) On the opposite side of the body..
Common synonyms include heterolateral.
Possible antonyms include ipsilateral.
Early detection and advances in breast cancer treatment have increased the overall survival and life expectancy of patients with unilateral breast cancer, thereby increasing their risk of subsequently developing contralateral breast cancer.
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