cruciate

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Definition

Something arranged in a cross pattern, like your legs when you're awkwardly sitting in a meeting, or the ligaments in your knee that will betray you the moment you try to play sports. It's the anatomical equivalent of an X marking the spot where pain lives.

Example Usage

The cruciate ligament injury ended his football career before it even started.

Source: Medical terminology, Merriam-Webster Dictionary

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