Left of midline

What does "Left of midline" 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 of midline" is a term used in medical reports to describe the location of a certain condition or finding. The body is often divided into two halves, right and left, by an imaginary line called the midline. If something is described as being "left of midline", it simply means that it is located on the left side of this imaginary line, or in other words, it is on the left side of the body.

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