Decussated

Pronunciation: /ˈdeɪˈkəsˈseɪtɪd/

Decussated (adjective)

  1. Arranged in a way that two parts cross each other, often used in anatomy.

Examples

  • The branches of the plant are arranged in a decussated pattern.
  • The decussated fibers cross each other in the brain.

Common collocations: decussated leaves, decussated fibers

Synonyms of Decussated

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Decussated

  • — Lines that run alongside each other without crossing.