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Definition of basal - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
clinical needsTECH. minimal level necessary for healthTECH.
- His basal metabolic rate is quite high.
2.
body structureTECH. associated with the base of an organismTECH.
- The basal ganglia are deep in the brain.
3.
foundational layerTECH. forming or belonging to a bottom layer or baseTECH.
- The basal rocks of the cliff are the oldest.
4.
botanyTECH. located at the base of a plant or stemTECH.
- Basal leaves grow directly from the root.
5.
systematicsTECH. earliest group diverged in a phylogenetic treeTECH.
- The basal clade includes ancient species.
Expressions with basal
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insulin medicine given to provide steady background blood sugar control
Her doctor adjusted her basal insulin to reduce nighttime hypoglycemia.
deepest layer of the epidermis in skin
The basal layer contains cells that continually divide and push upwards to replace older skin.
amount of energy body uses while resting
Doctors measured his basal metabolic rate during sleep.
body temperature measured after waking up
She records her basal temperature every morning.
type of skin cancer originating from basal cells
He was diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma last year..
minimum fuel required, and its pace of use, during complete inactivity
Basal metabolism drops during sleep and rises with fever.
natural family planning by tracking basal body temperature
They use the basal body temperature method for contraception.
cross-sectional area of a tree trunk at breast height
The basal area of the forest was measured for the study.
the body's lowest temperature during rest
Basal body temperature is measured in the morning.
cell type involved in skin cancer
Basal cell carcinoma is a common skin cancer.
mass of grey matter at the brain's base regulating movement
Damage to the basal ganglion can affect voluntary movements.
thin layer separating tissues in the body
The basal lamina supports the epithelial cells.
Origin of basal
Greek, basis (base)
Terms with basal included in their meaning
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acr: basal cell carcinoma
type of skin cancer that grows slowly
acr: Basal Body Temperature
lowest body temperature measured after waking up
acr: basal metabolic rate
energy body needs to rest and stay alive
medical
tail-shaped basal ganglion in the brain
entomology
the leathery basal part of the forewing of insects
arthropods
the basal segment of a limb in arthropods
plant
basal outer husk in grass flowers
biology
structure on basal surface of cells for adhesion
botany
the basal part of a grass leaf encircling the stem
medical
basal ganglion shaped like a lens, includes putamen and pallidum
neuroanatomy
lens-shaped brain structure in the basal ganglia
medical
part of the basal ganglia in the brain
medical
outer part of the basal ganglia in the brain
medical
skin ulcer caused by basal cell carcinoma
entomology
basal segment of an insect's antenna
plant
the swollen basal region of an archegonium with the ovum
medical
natural family planning by tracking basal body temperature
medical
type of skin cancer originating from basal cells
Examples of basal in a sentence
Doctors monitor basal insulin levels closely. The basal layer of the skin is crucial for protection. Basal cells are found at the bottom of the epidermis. The basal layer of the soil is rich in minerals. Basal cells are crucial for skin regeneration. The basal part of the plant was covered in soil.
Gardeners often trim basal leaves to encourage growth. The basal lineage is crucial for evolutionary studies. Scientists focus on basal traits to trace ancestry.
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- French:essentiel, basal, ...
- German:basal, grundlegend, ...
- Italian:basale, ...
- Spanish:basal, inferior, ...
- Portuguese:basal, de base, ...
- Chinese:基础的, 基底的, ...
- Japanese:基礎の, 基底の, ...
- Arabic:أَساسي, قَاعِدِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:בְּסִיסִי, תַּחְתּוֹן, ...
- Russian:базальный, ...
- Ukrainian:базальний, прикореневий, ...
- Hindi:बेसल, आधारभूत, ...
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