DECUSSORIUM
\dɪkəsˈɔːɹi͡əm], \dɪkəsˈɔːɹiəm], \d_ɪ_k_ə_s_ˈɔː_ɹ_iə_m]\
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from decutio, decussum, (de, and quatio,) 'I shake down,' (F.) Decussoire. An instrument used by the ancients, for depressing the dura mater, and facilitating the exit of substances effused on or under that membrane. It is described by Scultetus, Pare, &c. See Meningophylax.
By Robley Dunglison
