Decussation (Noun)

Meaning

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

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Synonyms

• Chiasma
• Chiasm

Hypernyms

• Bodily Structure
• Body Structure
• Structure
• Anatomical Structure

Hyponyms

• Optic Chiasm
• Optic Chiasma

Related Words

• Decussate (verb)