👉 Heterolateral is a medical term that refers to a condition where two or more cells in a tissue are separated by a gap of less than 1 micrometer, typically due to a defect in cell communication. This can occur in various tissues and organs, including the heart, brain, liver, kidney, and bone. In humans, heterolateral is a common finding in diseases such as cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, and certain types of autoimmune diseases. It can also be seen
