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basilar artery

/ˈbæsɪlər ˈɑːrtəri/

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/ˈbæsɪlər ˈɑːrtəri/C1formalmedical
  • ruОсновная артерия, расположенная в основании мозга, образованная слиянием двух позвоночных артерий, снабжающая насыщенной кислородом кровью ствол мозга и задние отделы мозга.

A major artery located at the base of the brain, formed by the union of the two vertebral arteries, supplying oxygenated blood to the brainstem and posterior parts of the brain.

  1. Major brain arteryC2formal

    A large artery at the base of the brain, formed by the union of the two vertebral arteries, that supplies blood to the brainstem and the posterior part of the brain.

    ruОсновная артерия мозга

    • The basilar artery provides essential blood flow to the pons and cerebellum.
    • A blockage in the basilar artery can cause a stroke.
    • Doctors monitored the patient's basilar artery after the surgery.