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Definition of Contralateral
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Contralateral: Of or pertaining to the other side. The opposite of ipsilateral (the same side). For example, a stroke involving the right side of the brain may cause contralateral paralysis of the left leg.