Lateraalne
Lateraalne is an Estonian adjective meaning related to or situated at the side, typically toward the outer part of the body or away from the midline. It is used primarily in scientific and medical contexts to describe orientation, structure, or movement. The opposite term is mediaalne, referring to locations closer to the midline or center.
Etymology and use: Lateraalne derives from Latin lateralis, through languages that have borrowed the term into
Common contexts: In human and veterinary anatomy, lateraalne denotes anything toward the side of the body, such
Notes: Lateraalne is a standard, neutral term in Estonian scientific language. It pairs with other directional