basilar index
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bas·i·lar in·dex
ratio between the basialveolar line and the maximum length of the cranium, according to the formula: (basialveolar line × 100)/length of cranium.
Synonym(s): alveolar index (2)
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bas·i·lar in·dex
(bas'i-lăr in'deks)Ratio between the basialveolar line and the maximum length of the cranium, according to the formula: (basialveolar line × 100)/length of cranium.
Synonym(s): alveolar index.
Synonym(s): alveolar index.
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bas·i·lar in·dex
(bas'i-lăr in'deks)Ratio between the basialveolar line and the maximum length of the cranium, according to the formula: (basialveolar line × 100)/length of cranium.
Synonym(s): alveolar index (2) .
Synonym(s): alveolar index (2) .
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012