basion

American

[bey-see-on, -zee-] / ˈbeɪ siˌɒn, -zi- /

noun

Craniometry.

the midpoint of the anterior margin of the foramen magnum.

basion British

/ ˈbeɪsɪən /

noun

anatomy the midpoint on the forward border of the foramen magnum

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Etymology

Origin of basion

1875–80; < New Latin < Greek bás ( is ) ( basis ) + -ion noun suffix

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A steadily rising number of families sought safety on the Basion Bridge flyover, many slum-dwellers whose homes had been washed away.

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