hemispheric

/ˌhɛmɪˈsfɛrɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to one of the halves of the Earth.
    • The conference focused on hemispheric trade agreements.
    • The organization promotes peace across the entire hemispheric region.
    • Scientists study hemispheric weather patterns to predict climate change.
  2. Relating to one of the halves of the brain.
    • Researchers measured hemispheric blood flow during the memory test.
    • Hemispheric specialization means each side of the brain handles different tasks.
    • The patient showed unusual hemispheric activity after the injury.
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