adjective
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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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
Thomas suffered a stroke on May 24, which was caused by a tear of the basilar artery in the brain stem.
From Fox News
He had a stroke May 24, caused by a tear of the basilar artery in the brain stem.
From Seattle Times
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