Linkszijdig

Linkszijdig is a Dutch adjective meaning situated on the left side or affecting the left side. The word is formed from links (left) + zijde (side) with the suffix -ig, producing a concise descriptor used when indicating laterality.

In daily and professional use, linkszijdig is most common in medical and anatomical contexts. It helps describe the side of the body that is affected by symptoms, findings, or lesions. Examples include terms like linkszijdige hemiparese (left-sided weakness) or linkszijdige afwijking (left-sided abnormality). It can also appear in radiology or anatomy to refer to left-sided structures, such as a linkszijdige ventrikel (left ventricle) in reports or diagrams. Outside medical settings, the phrase can still convey directionally left-sided information, though more verbose alternatives are typically used.

Practically, the corresponding opposite form is rechtszijdig (right-sided), and bilateraal is used for conditions affecting both sides. In many contexts, especially clinical notes, Dutch speakers may opt for more explicit wording like aan de linkerkant (on the left side) instead of a compact term, depending on the required level of precision.

See also: rechtszijdig, bilateraal, laterality. While linkszijdig is a precise technical descriptor, it remains one of several ways to express left-right orientation in Dutch, with usage varying by field and formality.