decussates
The word “decussates” has 3 syllables: de-cus-sates
It's pronounced as /ˈdɛkəˌseɪts/
What is synonym and antonym for decussates?
In the thesaurus, “decussates” has 5 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for decussates along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for decussates
- bisects
- crisscrosses
- crosses
- cuts
- intersects
Meanings of decussates
- verb
- To form an X or to cross or intersect.
Example Sentences
- The plant decussates its leaves in a regular, opposite pattern along the stem.
- The nerve fiber decussates in the brainstem, crossing to the opposite side.
- This species decussates its veins, creating a distinctive network on the leaves.
- The diagram shows how the optic nerves decussates at the optic chiasm.
- The pathway decussates to ensure that each brain hemisphere controls the opposite side of the body.
On this page you'll find 5 synonyms or another words to decussates, such as: bisects, crisscrosses, crosses, cuts, intersects.
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