Decussated

[dɪ'kʌseɪt;]

Definition

(imp. & p. p.) of Decussate

(a.) Crossed; intersected.

(a.) Growing in pairs, each of which is at right angles to the next pair above or below; as, decussated leaves or branches.

(a.) Consisting of two rising and two falling clauses, placed in alternate opposition to each other; as, a decussated period.

Inputed by Bruno

Synonyms and Synonymous

a. Crossed, intersected, reticulated.

Edited by Elsie