/ Dictionary / Index B basilar membrane: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: bas'ilar mem'brane Pronunciation: [key] — Anat. Anat. a supporting membrane, esp. the membrane that supports the organ of Corti in the ear and aids in translating sound vibrations into electrical signals. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. basilard Basildon Related Content Daily Word Quiz: paradox Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language