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The left arm is contralateral to the right arm.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Directional term, pertaining to the opposite side of the body.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>On or affecting the opposite side of the body: applied particularly to paralysis (or other symptoms) occurring on the opposite side of the body from the brain lesion that caused them.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Originating in or affecting the opposite side of the body, as opposed to homolateral and ipsilateral.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Relating to or pertaining to or occurring on the opposite side. The working of the opposite side in concert with similar parts on the primary side of interest; the opposite of ipsilateral. Located on or affecting the opposite side of the body. Located on the opposite side. 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