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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

septum

/sɛptəm/ noun · British & US
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What does septum mean?

noun

A thin wall of tissue that separates two cavities or spaces in the body, especially the nasal passages. In medicine, a septum is also used to describe a wall of tissue that separates two parts of an organ.

Example

"The doctor examined the nasal septum to diagnose the patient's breathing problems."

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