1. denoting a position farther from the median plane or midline of the body or a structure. 2. pertaining to a side.

What is a lateralis in medical term?

Lateral means to the side of, or away from, the middle of the body. Examples: The ears are lateral to the nose. The arms are lateral to the chest.

What do you mean by laterals?

1 : of or relating to the side a lateral view. 2 : situated on, directed toward, or coming from the side the lateral branches of a tree. 3 : extending from side to side the lateral axis of an airplane.