basal

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In contrast, basal subtype tumors are more disorganized and aggressive, and they are often resistant to chemotherapy.

From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026

"For decades, Parkinson's has been primarily associated with motor deficits and the basal ganglia," the part of the brain that controls muscle movements, Liu said.

From Science Daily • Feb. 8, 2026

Ramsay announced earlier this week that he had basal cell carcinoma removed from his jaw in an Instagram post.

From Salon • Sep. 2, 2025

Early detection of basal cell carcinoma, Houshmand says, is key.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 31, 2025

“That’s what you call a basal thermometer. It reads the temperature down to a tenth of a degree.”

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides