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Decussate \De*cus"sate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Decussated}; p.
pr. & vb. n. {Decussating}.] [L. decussatus, p. p. of
decussare to cross like an X, fr. decussis (orig. equiv. to
decem asses) the number ten, which the Romans represented by
X.]
To cross at an acute angle; to cut or divide in the form of
X; to intersect; -- said of lines in geometrical figures,
rays of light, nerves, etc. Decussate


Decussate \De*cus"sate\, Decussated \De*cus"sa*ted\, a.
1. Crossed; intersected.
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2. (Bot.) Growing in pairs, each of which is at right angles
to the next pair above or below; as, decussated leaves or
branches.
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3. (Rhet.) Consisting of two rising and two falling clauses,
placed in alternate opposition to each other; as, a
decussated period.
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