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The cerebral hemisphere to the left of the corpus callosum, controlling activities on the right side of the body, and in humans, usually controlling speech and language functions.


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A popular term that describes the analytic, rational, and straight-line-thinking functions of the left half of the cerebral cortex. (Compare right brain; see brain.)

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The cerebral hemisphere to the left of the corpus callosum, controlling the right side of the body.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: the cerebral hemisphere to the left of the corpus callosum that controls the right half of the body
  Synonym: left hemisphere


 
 

 

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