Medical Definition of Decussatio

1. 1. In general, any crossing over or intersection of parts. 2. The intercrossing of two homonymous fibre bundles as each crosses over to the opposite side of the brain in the course of its ascent or descent through the brainstem or spinal cord. Synonym: decussation. Origin: L. (see decussate) (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Decussatio

decurtate
decurtation
decurted
decurting
decurts
decurve
decurved
decurves
decurving
decury
decussate
decussated
decussately
decussates
decussating
decussatio (current term)
decussatio brachii conjunctivi
decussatio fontinalis
decussatio lemniscorum
decussatio motoria
decussatio nervorum trochlearium
decussatio pedunculorum cerebellarium superiorum
decussatio pyramidum
decussatio sensoria
decussation
decussation of brachia conjunctiva
decussation of medial lemniscus
decussation of superior cerebellar peduncles
decussation of the fillet
decussation of trochlear nerves

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