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Meaning of the word septum in English

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septum

US /ˈsep.təm/
UK /ˈsep.təm/
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Noun

1.

a partition separating two chambers, such as the nostrils or the chambers of the heart.

Example:
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The nasal septum divides the two nostrils.
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A hole in the atrial septum can cause heart problems.
Synonym:
partitiondivisionmembranewall
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