Using reasoned thought in a non-standard, or non-linear logical, way to find a solution to a problem.

(anatomy) The longest of the four extraocular muscles of the eyeball in the orbit, which arises by two heads from the border of the optic foramen and inserts into the lateral aspect of the sclera.

(mycology) The area of divergent hyphae which is on either side of the central zone (mediostratum).

plural of lateral raise

(weightlifting) A shoulder exercise in which the arm is raised and lowered against resistance – such as through use of a dumbbell, cable, or resistance band –, isolating the deltoids.

the state or quality of being lateral

(botany) Meristem forming a cylinder within some plants' organs (primarily stems, branches and roots) and allowing them to increase in girth (lateral growth).

Synonym of sylvian fissure

plural of laterality

simple past tense and past participle of lateralise