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Lateralize

Definition:

verb

To develop or prefer the use of one side or the other (typically one hemisphere of the brain).

Senses:

1. Psychology: The process of developing specialized brain functions in one hemisphere.

2. Biology: The occurrence or development of asymmetry in a bodily structure or organ.

Sample Sentences:

1. Psychology:

• Children usually lateralize their language skills to the left hemisphere of their brain.
• Some studies suggest that musical abilities lateralize to the right hemisphere.

2. Biology:

• This species of snail is known to lateralize its shell, with a distinct spiral orientation.
• During embryonic development, the heart starts to lateralize, placing the left ventricle closer to the front.

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