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Functional Laterality

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Definition: Behavioral manifestations of cerebral dominance in which there is preferential use and superior functioning of either the left or the right side, as in the preferred use of the right hand or right foot.  restrict to neurological & psychological sense; sidedness or laterality of disease, index the disease with /pathol or /physiopathol; for unilateral or bilateral surgery, index the surgical technique with /methods if pertinent   
See Also Split-Brain Procedure
Other names Mirror Writing; Laterality of Motor Control; Handedness; Behavioral Laterality; Ambidexterity; Writings, Mirror; Writing, Mirror; Motor Control Laterality; Mirror Writings; Laterality, Functional; Laterality, Behavioral

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