ambilateral

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English

Etymology

From ambi- +‎ lateral.

Pronunciation

Adjective

ambilateral (comparative more ambilateral, superlative most ambilateral)

  1. (medicine) Affecting both sides of the body, or of an organ.

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Portuguese

Etymology

From ambi- +‎ lateral.

Pronunciation

 
  • (Portugal) IPA(key): /ɐ̃.bi.lɐ.tɨˈɾal/
    • (Southern Portugal) IPA(key): /ɐ̃.bi.lɐ.tɨˈɾa.li/

Adjective

ambilateral m or f (plural ambilaterais)

  1. (anthropology) relating to both the maternal and paternal side of the family