decussation meaning

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decussation (noun): an intersection or crossing of two tracts in the form of the letter X.

Definition of decussation

  1. an intersection or crossing of two tracts in the form of the letter X

    Synonyms: chiasma, chiasm

    Type of: structure

    Kinds: optic chiasma

    Related forms: decussate

Scrabble score: 14 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with DE · words ending in ON · 11-letter words

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