basalis

noun

ba·​sa·​lis bə-ˈsal-əs, -ˈsā-ləs How to pronounce basalis (audio)
plural basales -ˌlēz How to pronounce basalis (audio)
: the basal part of the endometrium that is not shed during menstruation see decidua basalis

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“Basalis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/basalis. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

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