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decussation

/ˌdiː.kʌˈseɪ.ʃən/

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noun

/ˌdiː.kʌˈseɪ.ʃən/C2formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее пересечение или скрещивание двух структур, таких как нервные пути или анатомические тракты, в форме буквы X.

A noun referring to an intersection or crossing of two structures, such as nerve tracts or anatomical pathways, in the form of the letter X.

  1. Crossing of nerve fibersC2formalmedical

    An anatomical crossing or intersection of two tracts, especially of nerve fibers, in the form of an X.

    ruПерекрест нервных волокон

    • The optic chiasm is a well-known decussation of nerve fibers.
    • Damage to the decussation of the pyramids can cause motor deficits.
    • The surgeon carefully examined the decussation of the spinal tracts.

    Synonymschiasmchiasmacrossing

Forms
  • decussations plural form
  • decussations' possessive plural form
  • decussation's possessive singular form