bilateral

(adjective)

Involving both sides equally; often refers to involving both sides of the brain.

Related Terms

  • somatic resonance
  • somatic
  • hypnosis
  • seasonal affective disorder
  • serotonin
  • psychoanalysis

Examples of bilateral in the following topics:

  • The Endocrine System and Hunger

    • This theory developed from the findings that bilateral lesions of the lateral hypothalamus can cause anorexia, a severely diminished appetite for food, while bilateral lesions on the ventromedial hypothalamus can cause overeating and obesity.
  • Body-Oriented Psychotherapies

    • The therapy uses an eight-phase approach that includes having the patient recall distressing images while receiving one of several types of bilateral sensory input, such as side-to-side eye movements.
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