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septum

n.
C1 Advanced UK //sˈɛptəm// sep·tum Informal

n. the thin wall of bone or cartilage that separates two parts of something. In your nose, it is the piece of tissue that divides your two nostrils.

n. a partition or wall of bone or cartilage that separates two cavities or structures. In anatomical contexts, it refers specifically to the nasal septum, which divides the nasal cavity into two halves.


SIMPLE

The doctor checked the patient's nasal septum for any signs of infection.

CONTEXTUAL

During the surgery, the surgeon carefully realigned the nasal septum to improve the patient's breathing and appearance.

COMPLEX

The structural integrity of the nasal septum is crucial for maintaining proper airflow and preventing chronic sinus infections, as it serves as the primary divider of the nasal passages.

Origin

Borrowed from Latin sēptum (“enclosure, wall, fence”).

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