What is Lateral? A Basic Definition

Lateral \Lat"er*al\, a. [L. lateralis, fr. latus, lateris,
         side:
   cf. F. lat['e]ral.]
   1. Of or pertaining to the
         sides; as, the lateral walls of a
      house; the lateral
         branches of a tree.
      [1913 Webster]

   2. (Anat.)
         Lying at, or extending toward, the side; away from
     
         the mesial plane; external; -- opposed to mesial.
      [1913
         Webster]

   3. Directed to the side; as, a lateral view
         of a thing.
      [1913 Webster]

   Lateral cleavage
         (Crystallog.), cleavage parallel to the
      lateral
         planes.

   Lateral equation (Math.), an equation of the
         first degree.
      [Obs.]

   Lateral line (Anat.),
         in
         fishes, a line of sensory organs
      along either side of
         the body, often marked by a distinct
      line of
         color.

   Lateral pressure or stress (Mech.), a
         pressure or stress
      at right angles to the length, as
         of a beam or bridge; --
      distinguished from
         longitudinal pressure or stress.

   Lateral strength
         (Mech.), strength which resists a tendency
      to
         fracture arising from lateral pressure.

   {Lateral
         system} (Bridge Building), the system of horizontal
     
         braces (as between two vertical trusses) by which lateral
 
             stiffness is secured.
      [1913 Webster] lateral

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Sat Nov 15

• Lateral Thinking Puzzles - Preconceptions
• Online Psychometric Tests, Verbal & Written Communication Skills, Employee Assessment Test, Creative & Effective Team Building Techniques, Six Thinking Hats, Problem Solving Techniques - Holst Group
• Advantages of a Lateral Career Move: Professionals think a lot and take time to plan their lateral career move. Person who is working for many years often feel the need of the change for internal satisfaction.

Fri Nov 14

• Stem Cells From Lou Gehrig's Patients Hold Secrets to the Disease
• Stopping the slow decay from brain disease - SMU | Promising class of compounds prevents death of brain cells: 3-substituted indolin-2-one compounds are derivatives of GW5074 which was shown to prevent neurodegenerat ion. GW5074 is toxic to cells at slightly elevated doses, which makes it unsuitable for clinical testing in patients. The newly identified, second generation compounds maintain the protective feature of GW5074 but are not toxic even at high doses.

Thu Nov 13

• Indigo - Dr. Edward de Bono discusses Lateral Thinking_

Wed Nov 12

• Diagonal Thinking Self-assessmen t Tool - Welcome
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Tue Nov 11

• Brain Food: critical thinking questions for students...and teachers!
• Braingle: Brain Teasers, Puzzles, Riddles, Trivia and Games: Brain Teasers and puzzles. Great Fun!!

Mon Nov 10

• Very Moving Patient Tribute Video
• Por que usar o cavalete central: Saiba a diferença de usar o cavalete central ou o descanso lateral na hora de parar uma moto.

Sat Nov 8

• MedlinePlus: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

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