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Basilar

Located at or near the base of a structure, especially the base of the skull. For example, a basilar fracture is a break in the bone at the base of the skull and can be life-threatening.

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bas·i·lar 'baz-(ə-)lər, 'bas-also 'bāz-or 'bās- adj of, relating to, or situated at the base <\basilar fractures of the skull>

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bas·i·lar (basґĭ-lər) [L. basilaris, q.v.] pertaining to a base or basal part.

Medical dictionary. 2011.