Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function, 7th Edition

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Chapter 16 - Sense Organs - Study Guide - Building Your Medical Vocabulary - Page 627: 2

Answer

The combining form "decuss-" means cross over, or to criss cross in the for of an "X". Decussation is a word that that includes this form.

Work Step by Step

Other words with the form "decuss" are "decussate" and "hemidecussation" (optic nerves).
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