eseptate

/ɛˈsɛp.tɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

To separate or distinguish by a septum, or to divide by a septum, especially to separate a cavity or an organ.

“The doctor will esepate the infected area to prevent the spread of the disease.”

2. verb

In botany, to separate the septa of a cell, or to form a septum within a cell.

“The biologist esepated the cell to study its internal structure.”

Synonyms

  • distinguish
  • separate

Antonyms

  • merge
  • unite