cruciate
adjective/ˈkruʃiɪt/
Frequency rank: #17,849 most common English word
Meaning
Shaped like or arranged in a cross; used especially to describe certain ligaments in the knee.
Example sentence
The athlete tore her cruciate ligament during the final match and needed surgery.
Synonyms & related words
- cross-shaped
- crossed
- transverse
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