CEFR C2

basilar

adjective

Meaning

Located at or relating to the base of a structure, particularly the skull or brain.

Examples

The basilar membrane in the inner ear is essential for converting sound vibrations into nerve impulses.
A basilar skull fracture can be life-threatening due to the proximity of critical nerves and blood vessels.

Synonyms: basal, bottom, fundamental, foundational

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basilar (C2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈbeɪsɪlər/

Definition

Located at or relating to the base of a structure, particularly the skull or brain.

Examples

The basilar membrane in the inner ear is essential for converting sound vibrations into nerve impulses.
A basilar skull fracture can be life-threatening due to the proximity of critical nerves and blood vessels.

How to Use basilar

basilar [noun] (collocation): Used as an adjective to modify anatomical structures at the base. — "The patient showed signs of a basilar skull fracture."

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