semidecussation

semidecussation
Incomplete decussation such as occurs in the human optic chiasm.

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semi·de·cus·sa·tion (sem″e-de″kə-saґshən) 1. an incomplete crossing of nerve fibers. 2. decussatio pyramidum.

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