Bilateral:

Bilateral:

Bilateral refers to “both sides” in medical terminology. It is derived from the Latin words “bi” and “lateral.” Both of them together mean both sides. In medical terminology, it is referred to indicate the presence or the lack of a condition or anything else. Examples include bilateral polycystic ovaries, bilateral kidney stones, and bilateral cataracts. The opposite of bilateral is unilateral, which means involving only one side.