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Both sides
To expand a bit on the above answer, bilateral, in this case, refers to something that occurs in both the left and right sides of the body (such as paralysis of both legs), or occurs in both of a pair of organs such as an infection in both lungs simultaneously.
In general, bilateral means ocurring on both sides of a line of symmetry, whether real or imagined. The human body exhibits bilateral symmetry in that the right half is similar in appearance and function to the left half.
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What is the medical term meaning bilateral orchiectomy?
Bilateral orchiectomy is the medical term meaning castration.
What is the Medical term meaning both sides?
The medical term for the opposite side is contralateral.contralateralcontralateral
What is bilateral salpingectomy?
It is the medical term for the removal of both fallopian tubes.
What is the medical term meaning Cutting and sealing the oviducts to prevent pregnancy?
bilateral tubal ligation
What is the meaning of the medical term bilateral?
The medical term 'Bilateral' basically means both sides. Both the right and the left side of the body must be experiencing the same condition. For example, arthritis in both the left and the right wrist, this would then use the wording, 'bilateral arthritis'.
What is the medical term meaning both?
"Bilateral (two + sides) lower extremities" would best describe something that is generally happening to both legs, such as "bilateral edema of the lower extremities". Generally the term would be more specific as to the area of the leg.
What is the medical term meaning pertaining to two joints?
Diarthrotic means pertaining to two joints.
What does the medical abbreviation BILAT mean?
Bilateral
What is the prefix of the term bilateral?
The prefix of the term bilateral is "bi-," which means two or both.
What is bilateral legs mean?
Bilateral in medical terminology basically means "both", so bilateral feet would be both feet. The "bi" means two. Unilateral would mean one, such as unilateral hand pain on the left or right, but not both hands. Hope this was helpful! RG
What is the bilat?
A bilat is an informal term for a bilateral meeting.
What is the medical term for removal of ovaries?
Salpingoophorectomy is surgical removal of a tube and ovary; if done on both sides, it's bilateral salpingoophorectomy.
