basilar

[ bas-uh-ler ]

adjective

1. pertaining to or situated at the base, bases, especially the base bases of the skull.
2. basal.

basilar

/ ˈbæsɪlə /

adjective

1. anatomy of or situated at a base Alsobasilaryˈbæsɪlərɪ-sɪlrɪ

   basilar artery

Other Words From

• pre·basi·lar adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of basilar¹

1535–45; < New Latin basilāre, equivalent to Medieval Latin bassil ( e ) pelvis + -āre, neuter of -āris -ar ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of basilar¹

C16: from New Latin basilaris , from Latin basis base ¹; compare Medieval Latin bassile pelvis

Example Sentences

The Athletic, citing medical records filed by the woman, reported that doctors had noted “signs of basilar skull fracture.”

From Los Angeles Times

The Athletic reported last June 30 that "there were signs of a basilar skull fracture," citing a declaration by the woman.

From Fox News

The Athletic reported last June 30 that “there were signs of a basilar skull fracture,” citing a declaration by the woman.

From Seattle Times

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