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GLOSSARY OF HAND PREFERENCE TERMS
Bilateral: two-sided, pertaining to two sides, having equal sides, using two or both sides
Bimanual: two-handed, using both hands, ambidextrous
Cerebral: relating to the brain
Dominance: having the most influence or control
Handedness: the preferential use of one hand instead of the other
Hand Preference: the ability to use both hands equally well, unusual skillfulness
Hemisphere: either of the two parts that together form the cerebrum
Lateralization: the quality of having distinct sides, the preference of one side to the other
Manual: having to do with the hand or hands
Mixed: composed of different parts or kinds
Preference: a thing preferred, first choice
Specialization: devoted to a particular purpose or function