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right brain

 
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–noun
the cerebral hemisphere on the right side of the corpus callosum, controlling activity on the left side of the body, showing in humans some degree of specialization for spatial and nonverbal concepts.
Compare left brain.

Origin:
1975–80
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right-brained

  [rahyt-breynd]
–adjective
1. having the right brain dominant, therefore being more adept at spatial and nonverbal concepts and being more creative and emotional than logical and analytical.
2. of or pertaining to a person whose right brain is dominant.
Also, right-brain.
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right-brained   (rīt'brānd')
adj.  

  1. Having the right brain dominant.

  2. Of or relating to the thought processes involved in creativity and imagination, generally associated with the right brain.

  3. Of or relating to a person whose behavior is dominated by emotion, creativity, intuition, nonverbal communication, and global reasoning rather than logic and analysis.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Cultural Dictionary

right brain

A popular term that describes the artistic and integrating functions of the right half of the cerebral cortex. (Compare left brain; see brain.)

The American Heritage® New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: right brain
Function: noun
: the right cerebral hemisphere of the human brain especially when viewed in terms of its predominant thought processes (ascreativity and intuitive thinking) —right–brained /-'brAnd/ adjective
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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Medical Dictionary

right brain n.
The cerebral hemisphere to the right of the corpus callosum, controlling the left side of the body.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Science Dictionary
right brain  
The cerebral hemisphere located on the right side of the corpus callosum. The right brain controls activities on the left side of the body and, in humans, usually controls perception of spatial relationships and the ability to recognize common shapes and objects. The thought processes involved in creativity and imagination are generally associated with the right brain.
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