lateralisation

/ˌlætərəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The tendency for certain cognitive functions (such as language or spatial ability) to be more dominant in one hemisphere of the brain than the other.
    • Language lateralisation typically occurs in the left hemisphere.
    • Lateralisation of emotion processing varies between individuals.
    • Studies of lateralisation help us understand how the brain processes information.
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