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Arteria Basilaris

Part of Speech: Noun

Senses:

Sense 1: Anatomy

Definition: Arteria basilaris refers to the basilar artery, a large blood vessel that directly supplies blood to the posterior part of the brain and the inner ear. It originates from the confluence of the vertebral arteries.

Sample Sentence:

"The arteria basilaris provides the brainstem and cerebellum with essential oxygenated blood."

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Sense 2: Medicine

Definition: In medicine, arteria basilaris refers to the basilar artery, which plays a crucial role in the perfusion of the brain and associated structures. It is vital for proper functioning of the central nervous system.

Sample Sentence:

"A blockage in the arteria basilaris can lead to severe neurological consequences."

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Sense 3: Biology

Definition: Arteria basilaris commonly refers to the basilar artery, one of the major blood vessels in humans and other mammals. It represents an important component of the circulatory system, supplying blood to various regions of the brain.

Sample Sentence:

"The vertebrate species have a slightly different configuration of the arteria basilaris compared to humans."

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