decussate

Etymology
Borrowed from from, from , from  +. Based on the cross marking on the decussis coin.

Adjective

 * 1) Crossed; intersected; resembling a letter X.
 * 2)  Having anatomical structures or markings crossing each other, typically in an X shape or at right angles.
 * 3)  Having opposite leaves arranged alternately at right angles.
 * 4)  Consisting of two rising and two falling clauses, placed in alternate opposition to each other.
 * a decussated period
 * a decussated period

Synonyms

 * decussant

Derived terms

 * decussately

Translations

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Verb

 * 1) To form an X or to cross or intersect.

Related terms

 * decussation
 * decussative