👉 The term "ipsilateral" in medical terminology refers to a limb that is more affected by an infection or injury than the other limb. This condition is often associated with conditions such as tuberculosis, syphilis, and meningitis. In terms of patient care, ipsilateral means that the affected limb has received treatment first, whereas the unaffected limb may receive less intensive treatments or be treated only after the initial treatment has been completed. This can lead to complications in the unaffected limb if not managed correctly.