right brain

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The cerebral hemisphere to the right of the corpus callosum, controlling activities on the left side of the body and, in humans, usually controlling perception of spatial and nonverbal concepts.

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A popular term that describes the artistic and integrating functions of the right half of the cerebral cortex. (Compare left brain; see brain.)

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

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

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