Left anterior pole

What does "Left anterior 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

"Left anterior pole" refers to a specific area of an organ or structure in the body. The term "anterior" means the front part, while "left" indicates the side of the body. For example, in the context of the brain, the left anterior pole would refer to the front left part of the brain. Similarly, in the context of the kidney, it would refer to the front left part of the kidney.

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