What does lateralize mean?
Definitions for lateralize
lat·er·al·ize
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Princeton's WordNet
lateralizeverb
move or displace to one side so as to make lateral
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lateralizeverb
To localize a function to either the left or right side of the brain
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lateralize
Lateralize is a term mainly used in the field of neuroscience and psychology, which refers to the tendency for one cerebral hemisphere to excel or specialize in a particular skill or function, more than the other. In a broader sense, it can also refer to the process of shifting a physical ability or cognitive function predominantly to one side of the body.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of lateralize in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of lateralize in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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