Chiastoneurous

/ˌkaɪ.æs.toʊˈnʊr.əs/ adjective

Having a crossing or decussation of neural structures; characterized by nerve fibers that intersect or cross over each other.

From 'chiastoneuro-' (chiasm + neuro) plus the adjective ending '-ous'. This technical anatomical term describes the physical arrangement of crossed nerve fibers.

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