Decussate

[di'kʌseit]

Definition

(verb.) cross or intersect so as to form a cross; 'this nerve decussates the other'; 'the fibers decussate'.

(adj.) crossed or intersected in the form of an X .

Typist: Osborn--From WordNet

Definition

(v. t.) To cross at an acute angle; to cut or divide in the form of X; to intersect; -- said of lines in geometrical figures, rays of light, nerves, etc.

(a.) Alt. of Decussated

Typist: Miranda

Synonyms and Synonymous

v. a. Intersect, cross, divide crosswise.

a. Crossed, intersected, reticulated.

Inputed by Jules

Definition

v.i. to cross in the form of an X: to cross as lines &c.—adjs. Decuss′ate -d crossed: arranged in pairs which cross each other like some leaves.—adv. Decuss′ately.—n. Decussā′tion.

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