Definition of basal
1a : relating to, situated at, or forming the baseb : arising from the base of a stem basal leaves
2a : of or relating to the foundation, base, or essence : fundamentalb : of, relating to, or being essential for maintaining the fundamental vital activities of an organism : minimal a basal dietc : used for teaching beginners basal readers
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she clearly lacked even a basal familiarity with the topic
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This thin skin is most likely to develop basal cell and squamous cell cancers, so the recommendation is to wear the largest pair of sunglasses possible to protect the eyelids and surrounding skin.
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In the United States, about 245,000 basal cell and 168,000 squamous cell carcinomas develop each year as a result of indoor tanning, compared with 6,200 melanomas, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation.
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It is designed to provide a non-surgical alternative to remove basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma without leaving a scar.
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That number is the sum of our basal metabolic rate, the calories the body burns carrying out basic functions such as breathing and repairing cells; and thermogenesis, the calories expended to digest and process food.
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Some basal species that are believed to be representative of earlier forms of dragonfish have unusual attachments between the vertebrae and the cranium but not a hinge, per se.
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He was put under local anesthetic and doctors removed basal cell carcinoma, a common, slow-growing form of skin cancer, from the right side of his nose.
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The crust snaps like kindling, and then the sandwich is all creaminess, salt and heat, deeply basal flavors and brisk, bright ones, every note seemingly struck at once.
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Every day during their march toward pregnancy, Ovuline members are prompted to answer a series of questions about key markers of fertility, including basal body temperature, cervical mucus, ovulation test results and mood.
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Medical Definition of basal
1: relating to, situated at, or forming the base
2: of, relating to, or essential for maintaining the fundamental vital activities of an organism (as respiration, heartbeat, or excretion) a basal diet—see basal metabolism
3: serving as or serving to induce an initial comatose or unconscious state that forms a basis for further anesthetization basal narcosis a basal anesthetic
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