What is another word for Commissure?

Pronunciation: [kəmˈɪʃə] (IPA)

Commissure is a term generally used in anatomy which refers to the point where two structures meet. It is often used in reference to the nerve fibers in the brain. However, there are many synonyms for commissure which can be used to express the same idea or refer to the same structure. Alternatives include junction, intersection, crossing, connection, juncture, convergence, and conjunction. Each of these words can be used interchangeably with commissure depending on the anatomical context in which they are being used. These synonyms can help to expand the vocabulary and express ideas in different ways.

What are the hypernyms for Commissure?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Commissure

The inferior fissure does not extend as far as the gray Commissure, leaving the lateral inferior columns connected by a white Commissure.
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Intermediate between them, or rather beside them and overlapping the Commissure, is a third category whose life articulates loosely with both the others at the same time that it still runs along in a semi-detached way.
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In fact, the ganglionic corpuscles of each eye may be considered as constituting a little brain, connected with the masses behind by the Commissure, commonly called the optic nerve.
"The Complete PG Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr."
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. (The Physician and Poet not the Jurist)

Related words: anterior commissure, posterior commissure, brain commissure, corpus callosum, anterior cerebral commissure, posterior cerebral commissure

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