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basal

ba·sal

UK/ˈbeɪsəɫ/ US/ˈbeɪzəɫ/ rare

adjective

1.

especially of leaves; located at the base of a plant or stem; especially arising directly from the root or rootstock or a root-like stem

  • “basal placentation”
  • “radical leaves”
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2.

serving as or forming a base

  • “the painter applied a base coat followed by two finishing coats”
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3.

of primary importance

  • “basic truths”
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Origin

From base + -al.

Phrases

  • basal amniote
  • basal body
  • basal bristle
  • basal cell
  • basal cell carcinoma
  • basal dicot
  • basal ganglion
  • basal lamina

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