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BASILAR ARTERY

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Basilar Artery.

Basilar Artery - as a noun

An unpaired artery; supplies the pons and cerebellum and the back part of the cerebrum and the inner ear

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arteria basilaris

Example Sentences

"The basilar artery is responsible for supplying blood to the brainstem and the cerebellum."
"A blockage in the basilar artery can lead to a stroke."
"The doctor performed a procedure to widen the narrowed basilar artery."
"The basilar artery is formed by the confluence of the vertebral arteries."
"An aneurysm in the basilar artery requires immediate medical attention."
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