noun
- plural of septum; thin walls or partitions that divide body cavities or structures
Usage: medical; anatomical
Examples
- The surgeon repaired both nasal septums during the operation.
- Heart septums separate the left and right chambers.
- Damaged septums can cause breathing difficulties.
- The doctor examined the patient’s deviated septums.
- Fungal infections can affect the septums in the sinuses.
- Multiple septums were visible on the CT scan.