"decussation" meaning in All languages combined

See decussation on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

IPA: /dɛkʌˈseɪʃən/ Forms: decussations [plural]
Etymology: From Latin decussationem, from decussare. Etymology templates: {{der|en|la|decussationem}} Latin decussationem Head templates: {{en-noun}} decussation (plural decussations)
  1. A crossing or intersection of lines etc. so as to form an X-shape. Derived forms: hemidecussation
    Sense id: en-decussation-en-noun-nY1rt~MY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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