lateral
To the side; of or pertaining to the side.
Other meanings
Situated on one side or other of the body or of an organ, especially in the region furthest from the median plane.
Affecting the side or sides of the body, or confined to one side of the body.
Word history
From Latin "laterālis" (belonging to the side).
Where this comes from
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