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basion

ba·si·on
B b

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bey-see-on, -zee-]
    • /ˈbeɪ siˌɒn, -zi-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bey-see-on, -zee-]
    • /ˈbeɪ siˌɒn, -zi-/

Definitions of basion word

  • noun basion the midpoint on the forward border of the foramen magnum 3
  • noun basion the midpoint of the front border of the foramen magnum 3
  • noun basion the midpoint of the anterior margin of the foramen magnum. 1
  • noun basion (anatomy) The middle of the anterior margin of the foramen magnum of the skull. 1

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Origin of basion

First appearance:

before 1875
One of the 25% newest English words
1875-80; < New Latin < Greek bás(is) (see basis) + -ion noun suffix

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Parts of speech for Basion

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basion popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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