nounπShareA wall separating two cavities; a partition"The doctor said my son's septum in his nose is slightly deviated, making it harder for him to breathe through one nostril. "anatomybiologymedicineorganpartbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA partition that separates the cells of a fruit."The orange segment separated easily because the septum between it and the next segment was thin and fragile. "biologyfruitplantpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA partition that separates the cells of a (septated) fungus."The scientist observed the fungal growth under the microscope, noting the thin septum separating the individual cells. "biologypartorganismplantstructuremicroorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne of the radial calcareous plates of a coral."The coral's structure was strengthened by each septum, which radiated outwards like a tiny wall. "biologyanimalpartChat 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 cleaned the fossilized nautilus shell to expose the multiple septa that divided its chambers. "biologyanatomyorganismanimalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne of the transverse partitions dividing the body cavity of an annelid."The biologist pointed to the earthworm's dissected body, explaining that the septum separated each segment within its body cavity. "biologyanatomypartorganismanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA nose piercing that goes through the nasal septum."She decided to get her septum pierced for her birthday. "appearancebodyanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
