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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The basilar membrane vibrates in different regions, according to the frequency of the sound waves impinging on it.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
Different regions of the basilar membrane vibrate according to the frequency of the sound wave conducted through the fluid in the cochlea.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
Above the basilar membrane is the tectorial membrane.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
The basilar membrane that lines the cochlea gets continuously thinner toward the apex of the cochlea.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
Her words fell upon his ears, setting up vibrations and oscillations in the basilar membranes.
From Life Sentence by Francis, Dick
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