Definition of Basilar artery

1. Noun. An unpaired artery; supplies the pons and cerebellum and the back part of the cerebrum and the inner ear.

Exact synonyms: Arteria Basilaris
Generic synonyms: Arteria, Arterial Blood Vessel, Artery
Group relationships: Caput, Head

Medical Definition of Basilar artery

1. Supplies the pons and gives rise to the vertebral arteries, Provides branches to the cerebrum and cerebellum. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Basilar Artery

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basifying
basigynia
basigynium
basihyal
basihyals
basihyoid
basihyoids
basil
basil balm
basil mint
basil thyme
basilar
basilar angle
basilar apophysis
basilar artery (current term)
basilar bone
basilar cartilage
basilar crest of cochlear duct
basilar fibrocartilage
basilar index
basilar interstitial lung disease
basilar lamina
basilar membrane
basilar meningitis
basilar migraine
basilar part of pons

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