About The Word Decussate
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Decussate
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What's The Definition Of Decussate?
[adj] crossed or intersected in the form of an X
[v] cross or intersect so as to form a cross; "this nerve decussates the other"; "the fibers decussate" Synonyms | Synonyms for Decussate: across | crossed | intersectant | intersecting Related Terms | Find terms related to Decussate: See Also | cross Decussate In Webster's Dictionary \De*cus"sate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Decussated}; p.
pr. & vb. n. {Decussating}.] [L. decussatus, p. p. of
decussare to cross like an X, fr. decussis (orig. equiv. to
decem asses) the number ten, which the Romans represented by
X.]
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.
\De*cus"sate\, Decussated \De*cus"sa*ted\, a. 1. Crossed; intersected. 2. (Bot.) Growing in pairs, each of which is at right angles to the next pair above or below; as, decussated leaves or branches. 3. (Rhet.) Consisting of two rising and two falling clauses, placed in alternate opposition to each other; as, a decussated period. |
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