🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

basion

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ba-zion

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Basion/ˈbeɪ.ʒən/
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"Le basion est un point de repère important en anatomie cranienne."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The midpoint of the anterior margin of the foramen magnum, which is the large opening at the base of the skull.

    "The basion is an important landmark in cranial anatomy."
  2. 2

    In anatomical terms, it can also refer to the base of a structure or organ.

    "The basion of the skull is crucial for understanding craniofacial relationships."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'basion' originates from the Greek word 'basion', meaning 'base' or 'foundation'. It was adopted into English in the late 19th century, primarily used in anatomical contexts to refer to the base of the skull.

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