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basilar Definition

basi·lar (basə lər)

adjective

of or at the base, esp. of the skull

Etymology: ModL basilaris < L basis, basis

basilar Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • membrane: The basilar membrane forms the floor of the triangular cochlear duct.
  • artery: The report states that a major part of the ailments is attributed to the zones irrigated by the basilar artery.
  • motion: The surface defined by the set of lines is the model's representation of basilar membrane motion in response to this vowel.
  • migraine: This syndrome is called basilar migraine and responds to conventional migraine treatment.
  • invagination: The acquired form of basilar invagination is termed as basilar impression.
  • fracture: So we have a meta-analysis of prophylactic antibiotics after basilar skull fracture.

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