Basinasal

/ˌbeɪsɪˈneɪzəl/ adjective

Definition

In anatomy or zoology, relating to both the base and the nasal region or structures of the skull.

Etymology

From basis (base) + nasal (Latin nasalis, from nasus, nose) combined with '-al' suffix.

Kelly Says

Paleontologists use basinasal measurements to classify skulls and understand evolutionary relationships—tiny bone measurements unlock entire family trees of extinct animals.

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