decussation

n. a crossing or intersection in the form of a letter X, as in the decussation of the pyramids of the medulla oblongata and of the fibers of the left and right optic nerves in the optic chiasm.

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May 9th 2024

drug education

the process of informing individuals or groups about the effects of various chemical agents on the human body, usually with a special emphasis on the effects of mind-altering substances.