(neuroanatomy) A branch of the mandibular nerve that is distributed to the lateral pterygoid muscle.

(anatomy) A broad thin plate that forms the lateral part of the pterygoid process and gives attachment to the lateral pterygoid muscle on its lateral surface and to the medial pterygoid muscle on its medial surface.

plural of lateral rectus

(anatomy) Synonym of transverse sinus.

plural of lateral thinker

One who uses lateral thinking.

(geometry) All of the sides of the object, excluding its base and top (when they exist).

plural of lateral scale

plural of lateral mal

(phonetics) A fricative pronounced by directing the airstream around the sides of the tongue.