basal
[ bey-suhl, -zuhl ]
/ ˈbeɪ səl, -zəl /
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adjective
of, at, or forming the base.
forming a basis; fundamental; basic.
Physiology.
- indicating a standard low level of activity of an organism, as during total rest.
- of an amount required to maintain this level.
Medicine/Medical. serving to induce a preliminary or light anesthesia prior to total anesthetization.
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basal
/ (ˈbeɪsəl) /
adjective
at, of, or constituting a base
of or constituting a foundation or basis; fundamental; essential
Derived forms of basal
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Medical definitions for basal
basal
[ bā′səl, -zəl ]
adj.
Of, relating to, located at, or forming a base, usually of an organ or a tooth.
Of, relating to, of situated at the lowest level, as of an organ.
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