decussation

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A crossing or intersection of lines etc. so as to form an X-shape
{n} a crossing like threds in net work
Act of crossing at an acute angle, or state of being thus crossed; an intersection in the form of an X; as, the decussation of lines, nerves, etc
{i} intersection, junction shaped like an X
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Having opposite leaves arranged alternately at right angles
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{v} to cut or cross at unequal angles
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{a} growing in opposite pairs alternately
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Consisting of two rising and two falling clauses, placed in alternate opposition to each other; as, a decussated period
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To form an X or to cross or intersect
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{s} intersecting, in the form of an X
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crossed or intersected in the form of an X
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cross or intersect so as to form a cross; "this nerve decussates the other"; "the fibers decussate" crossed or intersected in the form of an X
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X-like
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Crossed; intersected
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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
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(of leaves) Arranged in opposite pairs on the stem, with each pair at 90 degrees to the preceding pair
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term for the crossing of a nerve from one side of the central nervous system to the other; both sensory and motor neurons decussate at different levels of the spinal cord and brainstem, and may project from their crossing to the contralateral cortex
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cross or intersect so as to form a cross; "this nerve decussates the other"; "the fibers decussate"
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Growing in pairs, each of which is at right angles to the next pair above or below; as, decussated leaves or branches
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opposite pairs of shoots set at right angles to the pairs above and below
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an arrangement for opposite leaves which successive pairs form a right angle
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