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adjective
1.
of, at, or forming the base.
2.
forming a basis; fundamental; basic.
3.
Physiology.
a.
indicating a standard low level of activity of an organism, as during total rest.
b.
of an amount required to maintain this level.
4.
Medicine/Medical. serving to induce a preliminary or light anesthesia prior to total anesthetization.
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Basal
is always a great word to know.
So is migrate. Does it mean:
| to move from one region of the body to another, as in embryonic development |
| being or occurring on the transmitting end of a discharge across a synapse |
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basal ba·sal (bā'səl, -zəl)
adj.
Of, relating to, located at, or forming a base, usually of an organ or a tooth.
Of, relating to, of situated at the lowest level, as of an organ.
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