septum

Meanings

• noun

  A thin partition or wall that separates two spaces or cavities.

  - "The septum separates the nasal cavity from the large sinus."
  - "The heart has a septum that divides the left and right chambers."

• noun

  In anatomy, the septum is a fibrous partition.

  - "The septum pellucidum is a thin membrane that separates the two hemispheres of the brain."
  - "The septum primum is a thin partition in the fetal heart."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsɛptəm/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=88681214"

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Synonyms

septum ring

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with septum
septet , septetette , septuagenarian , septuples , septuple , set-to , get-to , let-to

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Variants

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septa , septum , septums

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Etymology

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From Latin 'septum' meaning 'seven' due to its original meaning of 'a seven-fold partition'.

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Trivia

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1. The human nose has an internal septum that separates the two nostrils.

2. The word 'septum' is also used in music to refer to a division in a composition or movement.

3. The septum in the heart is important for maintaining the proper flow of blood between the left and right chambers.

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Related Concepts

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1. septal cartilage: A thin, flexible piece of cartilage that separates the nostrils in the nasal septum.

2. septal hematoma: A collection of blood in the septum, often caused by injury or trauma.

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Culture

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The septum has been a subject of interest in various cultures and art forms. In some African cultures, the elongation of the septum is considered a sign of beauty and is practiced as a rite of passage.

How to Memorize "septum"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a thin wall or partition dividing two spaces or cavities.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'septum' with the idea of a separation or partition.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'septum' comes from the Latin word for 'seven' and think of it as a seven-fold partition.

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