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basilar

American  
[bas-uh-ler] / ˈbæs ə lər /
Also basilary

adjective

  1. pertaining to or situated at the base, bases, especially the base bases of the skull.

  2. basal.


basilar British  
/ ˈbæsɪlə /

adjective

  1. Also: basilaryanatomy of or situated at a base

    basilar artery

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Other Word Forms

  • prebasilar adjective

Etymology

Origin of basilar

1535–45; < New Latin basilāre, equivalent to Medieval Latin bassil ( e ) pelvis + -āre, neuter of -āris -ar 1

Example Sentences

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The Athletic reported last June 30 that "there were signs of a basilar skull fracture," citing a declaration by the woman.

From Fox News

The Athletic reported last June 30 that “there were signs of a basilar skull fracture,” citing a declaration by the woman.

From Seattle Times

According to the lawsuit, Deadspin based that accusation on a separate report from the Athletic that had said “there were signs of basilar skull fracture.”

From Los Angeles Times

Officer Sicknick died from “acute brainstem and cerebellar infarcts due to basilar artery thrombosis,” Dr. Diaz ruled, meaning a serious stroke.

From New York Times

He was the fourth driver to be killed by a basilar skull fracture in an eight-month span, prompting several safety improvements in the coming months and years.

From Washington Times