Basal 1093550 217082363 2008-06-04T15:06:50Z Smith609 846901 Correct definition as per [[Talk:Equisetopsida]] {{wiktionarypar|Basal}} '''Basal''' is a term with several scientific meanings: *A [[Basal (phylogenetics)|basal clade]] is one which forms an outgroup to a larger clade. As such the term is relative. *[[Basal (medicine)]] refers to a type of insulin dosing. *The [[basal ganglia]] are a region of the brain. *The [[basal lamina]] is the surface on which epithelial cells are attached. *An [[anatomical terms of location|anatomical term of location]], for features associated with the base of an organism or structure, such as the end of a [[sponge]] that adheres to its [[substrate (marine biology)|substrate]]. other meanings: *[[Basal, Hungary|Basal]], a village in [[Hungary]] {{disambig}} [[es:Basal]] [[hu:Bazális]]