lateralization

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(lat′ər ə li zā′s̸hən)

noun

the control of some physical or mental function by one side of the body or either hemisphere of the brain

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noun
Localization of a function, such as speech, to the right or left side of the brain.

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  • latˈer·al·izeˌ verb

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