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- noun Alternative spelling of
lateralization .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun localization of function on either the right or left sides of the brain
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Examples
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'lateralisation' is not unique to us, but seems to be present in all back-boned animals, from fish to apes.
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The damage seriously compromised neuro-endocrine function, especially the pineal gland, initiated dysfunctional lateralisation of the cerebral hemispheres and, in particular, further affected the newly damaged left hemisphere.
New book – ‘Left In The Dark’ - Why we really aren't in our right mind Thatsnews 2008
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First, let's see if the lateralisation, the differentiation between hemispheres that is correlated with sexual orientation, is affected by pre-natal hormones.
BiGender and the Brain Zoe Brain 2008
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The damage seriously compromised neuro-endocrine function, especially the pineal gland, initiated dysfunctional lateralisation of the cerebral hemispheres and, in particular, further affected the newly damaged left hemisphere.
Archive 2008-08-01 Thatsnews 2008
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Cognitive ability and cerebral lateralisation in transsexuals.
More Parts of the Puzzle Zoe Brain 2008
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The article is packed full of fascinating observations including the fact that the fetus demonstrates handedness by 10 weeks of gestation – before any signs of hemispheric asymmetry, thus suggesting a predilection for movements on one side might lead to brain lateralisation, rather than the other way around.
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The article is packed full of fascinating observations including the fact that the fetus demonstrates handedness by 10 weeks of gestation – before any signs of hemispheric asymmetry, thus suggesting a predilection for movements on one side might lead to brain lateralisation, rather than the other way around.
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With the PooYoos, a merry band of adorable baby animals, children will have fun while learning the basics for his or her development: numbers, letters, lateralisation, shapes, colours and more.
DS-x2 headlines DS-x2.com 2010
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About the only one I could find is that mankind is unique is the lateralisation of brain function which arises from the division of the cerebrum into 2 halves.
THE MEDICAL NEWS Ileonna Matthews 2010
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With the PooYoos, a merry band of adorable baby animals, children will have fun while learning the basics: numbers, letters, lateralisation, shapes, colours and more.
Cubed3.com News 2010
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