/ˈkrʊsiːɪt/ ˈkrus-AY-it

Definitions

1. verb

to injure (a ligament) so that it crosses over another, typically in the knee

“The athlete’s cruciate ligament was torn in the accident.”

2. verb

to cross or intersect

“The roads cruciate the city, making it difficult to navigate.”

3. noun

a ligament that crosses over another, especially in the knee

“The doctor examined the patient’s cruciate ligament for damage.”