basion

[ bey-see-on, -zee- ]

noun

, Craniometry.

1. the midpoint of the anterior margin of the foramen magnum.

basion

/ ˈbeɪsɪən /

noun

1. anatomy the midpoint on the forward border of the foramen magnum

Word History and Origins

Origin of basion¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of basion¹

C19: from New Latin, from Latin basis base ¹

Example Sentences

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

From Reuters

The number of people on the Basion Bridge flyover was rising steadily, many of them slum-dwellers whose homes had been washed away.

From The Guardian

The number of people on the Basion Bridge flyover was rising steadily, many of them slum-dwellers whose homes had been washed away.

From Reuters

We cannot afford to hand over yet another basion of civilization to the barbarians of New York City. by J.P.

From Time Magazine Archive