decussate – מילון אנגלי-אנגלי
decussate
v.
intersect, cross in the form of an X, cause to cross in the shape of the letter X
adj.
intersecting, in the form of an X, X-shaped; (Botany) opposite leaves arranged at right angles alternately
Decussation
Decussation is used in biological contexts to describe a crossing. (In Latin anatomical terms the form
decussatio is used, e.g.
decussatio pyramidum.) In anatomy the term chiasma or
chiasm means nearly the same as decussation.
decussate
Verb
1. cross or intersect so as to form a cross; "this nerve decussates the other"; "the fibers decussate"
(hypernym) cross
(derivation) chiasma, chiasm, decussation
Adjective
1. crossed or intersected in the form of an X
(synonym) intersectant, intersecting
(similar) crossed, across
decussato
adj.
decussate, intersecting, in the form of an X
Decussate
(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
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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