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chiasm

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Noun

an intersection or crossing of two tracts in the form of the letter X

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Synonyms:
chiasma decussation

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Words pronounced/spelled similarly to "chiasm":
chian cam chacma chain chammy chasm chiasm chiasma chicane chicano more...
Words contain "chiasm":
chiasm chiasma chiasma opticum chiasmal chiasmatic chiasmic chiasmus optic chiasm optic chiasma
Words contain "chiasm" in its definition in English - English (Wordnet) dictionary:
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