Lateral lower pole

What does "Lateral lower pole" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Lateral lower pole" is a term used in medicine to describe a specific area of an organ or body part. "Lateral" refers to the side of the body or a body part that is farther from the middle. "Lower pole" typically refers to the bottom part of a round or oval organ, like the kidney. So, "lateral lower pole" would mean the side area at the bottom of an organ.

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