cruciate
Americanadjective
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shaped like a cross; cross-shaped.
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Botany. having the form of a cross with equal arms, as the flowers of mustard.
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Entomology. crossing diagonally when at rest, as the wings of certain insects.
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Etymology
Origin of cruciate
1675–85; < New Latin cruciātus, equivalent to Latin cruci- (stem of crux ) cross + -ātus -ate 1
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Following tests, Romero is now expected to miss up to eight weeks with a high-grade partial tear of his medial cruciate ligament.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
He has featured in 18 Premier League games this season after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament in 2024.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
On Jan. 30, Vonn suffered a complete rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee, with meniscus and bone damage, when she crashed during a downhill race in Crans Montana, Switzerland.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
Kulusevski had surgery on a patella injury sustained last season while Maddison tore his anterior cruciate ligament in a pre-season friendly against Newcastle in June.
From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026
When the doctor opened the knee up he discovered that Boobie had torn the anterior cruciate ligament.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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