Basal ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Basal ( adjective )

1. Relating to the base or origin.
2. Being the most fundamental or important level or layer.

Origin:

From the latin word "basalis" meaning "pertaining to the base".

Examples:

1. Basal cells are the outermost layer of the epidermis.
2. Basal metabolic rate is the amount of energy expended by an organism at rest.
3. Basal ganglia is a group of nuclei in the brain that play a role in motor control.
4. Basal leaves are the first leaves to appear on a stem.
5. Basal body temperature is the temperature of the body at rest, typically measured first thing in the morning.

(As a noun)

Basal ( noun )

1. Relating to the base or origin.
2. Being the most fundamental or important level or layer.

Origin:

From the latin word "basalis" meaning "pertaining to the base".

Examples:

1. Basal cells are the outermost layer of the epidermis.
2. Basal metabolic rate is the amount of energy expended by an organism at rest.
3. Basal ganglia is a group of nuclei in the brain that play a role in motor control.
4. Basal leaves are the first leaves to appear on a stem.
5. Basal body temperature is the temperature of the body at rest, typically measured first thing in the morning.