decussated
The word “decussated” has 4 syllables: de-cus-sat-ed
It's pronounced as /ˈdɛkəˌseɪtɪd/
What is synonym and antonym for decussated?
In the thesaurus, “decussated” has 5 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for decussated along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for decussated
- bisected
- crisscrossed
- crossed
- cut
- intersected
Meanings of decussated
- verb
- To form an X or to cross or intersect.
Example Sentences
- The nerve fibers are decussated to allow coordination between opposite sides of the body.
- The plant’s leaves were decussated, forming a perfect X-shaped pattern.
- In anatomy, the tracts are often decussated at the level of the medulla oblongata.
- The vascular bundles in this species are clearly decussated in the stem cross-section.
- The scientist explained how the signal pathways become decussated in the spinal cord.
On this page you'll find 5 synonyms or another words to decussated, such as: bisected, crisscrossed, crossed, cut, intersected.
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