Definitions

1. noun

A division of an organ or part of the body, especially one of the divisions of the intestines.

“The surgeon operated on the septa of the patient’s lungs.”

2. noun

A partition or division in a building or other structure.

“The septa in the apartment building separated the tenants from each other.”

3. noun

A part or section of a system, especially a railway or a transport system.

“The septa in the subway system helped commuters navigate the city.”

4. noun

A division or part of something, especially a company or an organization.

“The company was divided into several septa, each responsible for a different department.”