Chiasm (Noun)

Meaning

An intersection or crossing of two tracts in the form of the letter X.

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Synonyms

• Chiasma
• Decussation

Hypernyms

• Complex Body Part
• Bodily Structure
• Body Structure
• Structure

Hyponyms

• Chiasma Opticum
• Optic Chiasma

Related Words

• Chiasmic (adjective)
• Chiasmal (adjective)
• Chiasmatic (adjective)