septum (Meaning)
septum (n)
(anatomy) a dividing partition between two tissues or cavities
a partition or wall especially in an ovary
septum (n.)
A wall separating two cavities; a partition; as, the nasal septum.
A partition that separates the cells of a fruit.
One of the radial calcareous plates of a coral.
One of the transverse partitions dividing the shell of a mollusk, or of a rhizopod, into several chambers. See Illust. under Nautilus.
One of the transverse partitions dividing the body cavity of an annelid.
Synonyms & Antonyms of septum
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septum Sentence Examples
- The nasal septum divides the nasal cavity into two symmetrical halves.
- A deviated septum can obstruct airflow and cause breathing difficulties.
- The septum is composed of bone, cartilage, and soft tissue.
- Septoplasty is a surgical procedure to correct a deviated septum.
- The septum is essential for proper nasal function.
- The atrial septum separates the right and left atria of the heart.
- The ventricular septum separates the right and left ventricles of the heart.
- The septum plays a crucial role in the heart's pumping action.
- A perforated septum can lead to heart murmurs or other cardiac problems.
- The septum can be affected by conditions such as septal defects or endocarditis.
FAQs About the word septum
(anatomy) a dividing partition between two tissues or cavities, a partition or wall especially in an ovaryA wall separating two cavities; a partition; as, the n
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The nasal septum divides the nasal cavity into two symmetrical halves.
A deviated septum can obstruct airflow and cause breathing difficulties.
The septum is composed of bone, cartilage, and soft tissue.
Septoplasty is a surgical procedure to correct a deviated septum.
