decussation

Noun

Meaning

Act of crossing at an acute angle, or state of being thus crossed; an intersection in the form of an X; as, the decussation of lines, nerves, etc.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

chiasma chiasm network crossroad exchange bridge screen passage crossing grid intersection junction mesh interchange traverse
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Hypernyms

structure anatomical structure bodily structure body structure complex body part

Hyponyms

optic chiasm optic chiasma chiasma opticum

Phrases with the word

optic decussation

Close letter words and terms

decussate decussated decussately decussative decussatively decussorium