septal

[ sep-tl ]

adjective

, Biology.

1. of or relating to a septum.

septal

/ ˈsɛptəl /

adjective

1. of or relating to a septum

Other Words From

• pre·septal adjective
• super·septal adjective
• trans·septal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of septal¹

First recorded in 1830–40; sept(um) + -al ¹

Example Sentences

For a time there was enthusiastic cutting of septal spurs and burning of redundant mucosa and cauterizing of sensitive areas.

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In the worst forms of stenosis from septal deformity they are useless.

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Its anterior end always remains unossified, and forms the septal cartilage of the nose.

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A strip of septal cartilage is always left above, beneath the crest of the nose.

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Both sexes and all sizes of T. spinifer resemble ferox but differ from muticus in having septal ridges.

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