basilar

basilar Definition

basi·lar (bas′ə 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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