Definitions for septum
ˈsɛp təmsep·tum

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. septumnoun

   (anatomy) a dividing partition between two tissues or cavities

2. septumnoun

   a partition or wall especially in an ovary

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. septumnoun

   A wall separating two cavities; a partition; as, the nasal septum.

2. septumnoun

   A partition that separates the cells of a fruit.

3. septumnoun

   One of the radial calcareous plates of a coral.

4. septumnoun

   One of the transverse partitions dividing the shell of a mollusk, or of a rhizopod, into several chambers.

5. septumnoun

   One of the transverse partitions dividing the body cavity of an annelid.

6. Etymology: From septum, alternative form of saeptum, from saeptus, perfect passive participle of saepio.

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1. Septum

   In biology, a septum (Latin for something that encloses; plural septa) is a wall, dividing a cavity or structure into smaller ones. A cavity or structure divided in this way may be referred to as septate.

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1. septum

   A septum is a partition or thin wall dividing two cavities or soft masses of tissue in an organism. It can refer to various parts in different types of organisms, including humans, plants, bacteria, and fungi. For example, in humans, the septum can refer to the wall dividing the left and right chambers of the heart, or the wall separating the nostrils in the nose.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Septumnoun

   a wall separating two cavities; a partition; as, the nasal septum

2. Septumnoun

   a partition that separates the cells of a fruit

3. Septumnoun

   one of the radial calcareous plates of a coral

4. Septumnoun

   one of the transverse partitions dividing the shell of a mollusk, or of a rhizopod, into several chambers. See Illust. under Nautilus

5. Septumnoun

   one of the transverse partitions dividing the body cavity of an annelid

6. Etymology: [L. septum, saeptum, an inclosure, hedge, fence, fr. sepire, saepire, to hedge in, inclose.]

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1. Septum

   In anatomy, a septum is a wall, dividing a cavity or structure into smaller ones.

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1. septum

   A type of structure within the body of a human being or animal.

   Human beings have a septum in their nose.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on September 6, 2020  

EntomologyRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Septum

   an internal division of a body cavity.

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1. • Anatomy
   • Partition
   • Plant Organ

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1. upstem

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of septum in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of septum in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of septum in a Sentence

1. Ujwala Kaza:

   Everyone is a bit different, so treatment has to be tailored to the individual, in general, if there are any factors that are found to be triggers, the first step is to avoid those triggers. For example, if that adorable adopted cat who makes you sneeze sleeps on your pillow most nights, it may be a good idea to convince her to sleep in a different room. If you have a chronic postnasal drip from an allergy to pollen or from a deviated septum, its important to treat those issues as well.

2. Steven Park:

   The most common reason is if your nose is stuffy, from allergies, or if you have a deviated septum. Lots of medications can also cause nasal congestion.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=septum
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Septum
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Septum
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/septum
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=septum
7. ^ Entomology
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/22748/22748-h/22748-h.htm#:~:text=septum