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transeptal

/trænzɛptəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does transeptal mean?

adjective

Relating to or situated between septa; crossing or dividing a septum. In anatomy, a septum is a wall of tissue that separates two cavities or spaces.

Example

"The surgeon carefully made a transeptal incision to access the heart."

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