nounπShareA wall separating two cavities; a partition"The doctor explained that my deviated septum, the wall dividing my nasal passages, was making it hard for me to breathe. "anatomybiologymedicinephysiologystructurepartorganChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA partition that separates the cells of a fruit."The strawberry's septa create small, separate chambers filled with juicy seeds. "fruitplantpartbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA partition that separates the cells of a (septated) fungus."Under the microscope, we could see the septa dividing the fungal hyphae into distinct cells. "biologyorganismpartstructureplantmicroorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne of the radial calcareous plates of a coral."The coral's beautiful, intricate pattern was formed by the arrangement of its septa, radiating outwards like tiny walls. "biologyanimalpartoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne of the transverse partitions dividing the shell of a mollusk, or of a rhizopod, into several chambers."The paleontologist carefully examined the ancient ammonite fossil, noting the intricate pattern of septa that divided its shell into distinct chambers. "biologyanimalstructureorganismnaturepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne of the transverse partitions dividing the body cavity of an annelid."Earthworm bodies are segmented, with internal walls, or septa, dividing each segment. "biologyanimalanatomyorganismpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA nose piercing that goes through the nasal septum."She admired the small ring in her friend's septa. "appearancebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading