Definitions

1. noun

A thin wall of cartilage or bone that separates the two sides of the nasal passages.

“The doctor examined the nasal septum for any signs of damage.”

2. noun

A wall of tissue that separates the left and right sides of the heart, or the auricle.

“The septum of the heart played a crucial role in its overall function.”

3. noun

A wall of tissue or bone in the intestine, separating the two parts of the cecum or the large and small intestine.

“The septum of the intestine helped to separate its two sections.”