adj.
Pronunciation: ( ˌ )b ī - ' la-t( ə -)r ə l
Function: adjective
Date: 1775
1 : having two sides
2 : affecting reciprocally two nations or parties <a bilateral treaty> <a bilateral trade agreement>
3 a : of, relating to, or affecting the right and left sides of the body or the right and left members of paired organs < bilateral nephrectomy> b : having bilateral symmetry
– bi · lat · er · al · ism \ -t( ə -)r ə - ˌ li-z ə m \ noun
– bi · lat · er · al · ly adverb