What is another word for septum?

Pronunciation: [sˈɛptəm] (IPA)

The septum is a structure that divides a space or organ into two parts. There are several synonyms for septum, including partition, divider, wall, and membrane. A partition is a structure that separates two spaces or areas, and it can be made of different materials such as wood, glass, or drywall. A divider is similar to a partition, but it usually refers to a movable structure used to separate a room or space. A wall is a solid structure that separates two spaces or areas, and it can be made of bricks, concrete, or other materials. Finally, a membrane is a thin layer of tissue that separates two parts of an organ or body cavity.

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What are the hypernyms for Septum?

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What are the hyponyms for Septum?

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  • hyponyms for septum (as nouns)

    • plant
      plant organ.

Usage examples for Septum

The common method of punching a round piece out of the nasal septum for the introduction of the ring is, I think, open to objection, as portions of the fine nervous filaments are destroyed.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
This is a very common cause of catarrh, and requires, for its cure, a slight operation, a cutting away of the bulging or projecting part of the septum.
"A Handbook of Health"
Woods Hutchinson
The nostrils lie, as you can see, side by side, separated from each other by a thin, straight plate of gristle and bone known as the septum.
"A Handbook of Health"
Woods Hutchinson

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