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      decussation
      noun
      an intersection or crossing of two tracts in the form of the letter X
      Roots
      decussisdecuss- · Latin · the numeral ten (X-shaped mark)atio-ation · Latin · act or result of
      Words related to decussation
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      Where does decussation come from?

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