Definition of Cruciate

1. Adjective. Shaped like a cross.

Exact synonyms: Cruciform
Similar to: Symmetric, Symmetrical

Definition of Cruciate

1. a. Tormented.

2. v. t. To torture; to torment. [Obs.] See Excruciate.

Definition of Cruciate

1. Adjective. In the form of a cross; cruciform. ¹

2. Adjective. Overlapping or crossing. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Cruciate

1. cross-shaped [adj]

Medical Definition of Cruciate

1. (anterior) One the most commonly injured ligaments which stabilises the knee joint. (posterior) The cruciate ligaments are cross-shaped within the knee joint. The posterior cruciate is deeper (more posterior) within the joint and not as commonly injured as the anterior cruciate. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cruciate

crp
cru
crubeen
crubeens
cruces
cruces gammatae
cruces pilorum
crucial
crucial bandage
crucial ligament
cruciality
crucially
crucian
crucian carp
crucians
cruciate (current term)
cruciate anastomosis
cruciate eminence
cruciate ligament of leg
cruciate ligament of the atlas
cruciate ligaments of knee
cruciate muscle
cruciate sulci
cruciate sulcus
cruciation
cruciations
crucible
crucible steel
crucibles
crucifer

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