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neural decussation

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Nerve fibers crossing the midline of the neuraxis relative to their point of origin, on a course to from one level of the nervous system to another. (CUMBO, Heimer, L. The Human Brain, 2nd ed., 1995, pg 6). [ NLX:144064 ]

Synonyms: neuraxis decussation, neuraxis chiasm, neuraxis chiasma, decussation of neuraxis

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database cross reference
  • NLX:144064
  • FMA:83858
  • NCIT:C28351
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cumbo

has broad synonym

decussation, chiasma, chiasm

id

UBERON:0007418

prefLabel

Decussation of neuraxis