| basis phalangis | The expanded proximal end of each phalanx in the hand or foot that articulates with the head of the next proximal bone in the digit. Synonym: basis phalangis. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| basis prostatae | The broad upper surface of the prostate contiguous with the bladder wall. Synonym: basis prostatae. (05 Mar 2000) |
| basis pulmonis | The lower concave part of the lung that rests upon the convexity of the diaphragm. Synonym: basis pulmonis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| basis pyramidis renis | The outer broad part of a renal pyramid that lies next to the cortex. Synonym: basis pyramidis renis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| basis stapedis | The flat portion of the stapes that fits in the oval window. Synonym: basis stapedis, footplate, foot-plate. (05 Mar 2000) |
| basiscopic | Pointing towards the base (applied to the first lateral vein of a leaflet on the side nearer the leaf base). (09 Oct 1997) |
| basisolute | <botany> Prolonged at the base, as certain leaves. Origin: Basi- + solute, a. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| basisphenoid | <anatomy> The basisphenoid bone. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| basisphenoid bone | In comparative anatomy, the bone in the floor of the braincase in the region of the pituitary. See: body of sphenoid bone. (05 Mar 2000) |
| basisphenoidal | <anatomy> Of or pertaining to that part of the base of the cranium between the basioccipital and the presphenoid, which usually ossifies separately in the embryo or in the young, and becomes a part of the sphenoid in the adult. Origin: Basi- + spheroid. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |