Septum
noun
A wall which separates two areas or cavities in the body.
The doctor explained that a deviated septum can cause breathing problems.
Often appears as...
- deviated septum
- nasal septum
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Technical
noun
A thin wall in a plant or animal's body part.
In mushrooms, the septum separates the cells in the gills or pores.
Often appears as...
- cellular septum
- septum formation
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Academic
noun
A piece of jewelry that is worn in the septum of the nose.
She just got a new gold septum piercing.
Often appears as...
- septum ring
- septum piercing
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Colloquial
noun
A wall which separates two areas or cavities in the body.
The doctor explained that a deviated septum can cause breathing problems.
Often appears as...
- deviated septum
- nasal septum
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A thin wall in a plant or animal's body part.
In mushrooms, the septum separates the cells in the gills or pores.
Often appears as...
- cellular septum
- septum formation
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A piece of jewelry that is worn in the septum of the nose.
She just got a new gold septum piercing.
Often appears as...
- septum ring
- septum piercing
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Condition
The term 'septum' is often related to medical conditions or treatments of the nose.
An injury led to his deviated septum, causing him discomfort.
Pro Tip 2/3Surgical Reference
Septum is used in the context of surgeries required to correct internal body structures.
She may require septum surgery to improve her breathing.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Jargon
'Septum' in medical context is technical; used more by healthcare professionals than by patients.
The surgeon discussed the septum's condition before the procedure.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Condition
The term 'septum' is often related to medical conditions or treatments of the nose.
An injury led to his deviated septum, causing him discomfort.
Pro Tip 2/3Surgical Reference
Septum is used in the context of surgeries required to correct internal body structures.
She may require septum surgery to improve her breathing.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Jargon
'Septum' in medical context is technical; used more by healthcare professionals than by patients.
The surgeon discussed the septum's condition before the procedure.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Condition
The term 'septum' is often related to medical conditions or treatments of the nose.
An injury led to his deviated septum, causing him discomfort.
Pro Tip 2/3Surgical Reference
Septum is used in the context of surgeries required to correct internal body structures.
She may require septum surgery to improve her breathing.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Jargon
'Septum' in medical context is technical; used more by healthcare professionals than by patients.
The surgeon discussed the septum's condition before the procedure.
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The Blockhead PIPE Humanly...
see on the right there's a pink structure that's your septum and it's somewhat getting caught up on that spur on the septum that little protrusion I'm gonna advance the endoscope a little further back there's this bulging
Video examples
The Blockhead PIPE Humanly...
see on the right there's a pink structure that's your septum and it's somewhat getting caught up on that spur on the septum that little protrusion I'm gonna advance the endoscope a little further back there's this bulging
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
Noah Cyrus
American Actress
I have a septum ring that I always keep pushed up in my nose, but if I put on a dress and think it's just a little girly for me, - boom! - I pop out my septum ring. Or I might throw on a big pair of hoop earrings - or a diamond choker. That's fancy, but not too proper or elegant because it's still a choker! It's all about making it your own.
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Barry Humphries
Australian Comedian
I have charity work that I do. I started my own charity, the Friends of the Prostate, and I'm also working on awareness of the deviated septum. I do this because not many people are interested in it. There's also Save the Funnel-web - they're dying out.
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KiKi Layne
American Actress
I've determined my style - I like to call it elegant funk. You'll see me in some really beautiful gowns but I'll still have my septum piercing in.
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Ashley Tisdale
American Actress
Growing up I always knew I had a deviated septum on the right side of my nose, which caused trouble breathing. The older I got, the worse it got.
Quote examples
Noah Cyrus
American Actress
I have a septum ring that I always keep pushed up in my nose, but if I put on a dress and think it's just a little girly for me, - boom! - I pop out my septum ring. Or I might throw on a big pair of hoop earrings - or a diamond choker. That's fancy, but not too proper or elegant because it's still a choker! It's all about making it your own.
Quote examples
Barry Humphries
Australian Comedian
I have charity work that I do. I started my own charity, the Friends of the Prostate, and I'm also working on awareness of the deviated septum. I do this because not many people are interested in it. There's also Save the Funnel-web - they're dying out.
Quote examples
KiKi Layne
American Actress
I've determined my style - I like to call it elegant funk. You'll see me in some really beautiful gowns but I'll still have my septum piercing in.
Quote examples
Ashley Tisdale
American Actress
Growing up I always knew I had a deviated septum on the right side of my nose, which caused trouble breathing. The older I got, the worse it got.
Example 1 of 4
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