Usually the point of attachment of any organ.
In chemistry, the nonacid part of a salt; a substance that combines with acids to form salts; a substance that dissociates to give hydroxide ions in aqueous solutions; a substance whose molecule or ion can combine with a proton (hydrogen ion); a substance capable of donating a pair of electrons (to an acid) for the formation of a coordinate covalent bond.
Alkaline substance, that is, one with a pH greater than 7.0.
A substance with a pH in the range 7-14 which will react with an acid to form a salt. Bases normally taste bitter and feel slippery to the touch.
That end of a body that is attached to its support.
In chemistry, any substance that releases hydroxyl ions in solution and reacts with an acid to form salt and water.
The main ingredient of an ointment, as opposed to the active ingredient.
A substance which reacts with an acid to form a salt.
The lower part of anything; the supporting part.
Stationary, or nonmoving, foundation of a pin curl (the area closest to the scalp); the panel of hair on which a roller is placed.