plural septa ˈsep-tə 
: a dividing wall or membrane especially between bodily spaces or masses of soft tissue
compare dissepiment
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With her all-black getup, cowboy hat, and sparkly septum piercing, Musgraves was the image of a lovelorn singer. —
Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2026 This can happen if someone has nasal congestion from things like a cold or the flu, allergies, a deviated septum, or nasal polyps.2 Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA): This is also one reason mouth taping is not recommended for people with OSA. —Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2026 The obstacle could be a deviated septum. —Gilad Edelman, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2026 Slip one of them onto your septum, and you’ll be instantly transported to a luxe spa or lavender field.. —Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for septum
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Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2026 This can happen if someone has nasal congestion from things like a cold or the flu, allergies, a deviated septum, or nasal polyps.2 Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA): This is also one reason mouth taping is not recommended for people with OSA. —Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2026 The obstacle could be a deviated septum. —Gilad Edelman, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2026 Slip one of them onto your septum, and you’ll be instantly transported to a luxe spa or lavender field.. —Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for septum
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“Septum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/septum. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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