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.

What does contralateral mean in anatomy?

: occurring on or acting in conjunction with a part on the opposite side of the body.

What's an example of ipsilateral?

Ipsilateral: On the same side. Example: The right arm is ipsilateral to the right leg. Contralateral: On the opposite side. Example: The left arm is contralateral to the right leg.