Definition of septum

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Septum (n.) One of the transverse partitions dividing the shell of a mollusk, or of a rhizopod, into several chambers. See Illust. under Nautilus..

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Septiform :: Septiform (a.) Having the form of a septum.
Epiphragm :: Epiphragm (n.) A membranaceous or calcareous septum with which some mollusks close the aperture of the shell during the time of hibernation, or aestivation..
Nasoseptal :: Nasoseptal (a.) Of or pertaining to the internasal septum.
Septum :: Septum (n.) A partition that separates the cells of a fruit.
Septum :: Septum (n.) One of the transverse partitions dividing the shell of a mollusk, or of a rhizopod, into several chambers. See Illust. under Nautilus..
Elocular :: Elocular (a.) Having but one cell, or cavity; not divided by a septum or partition..
Interorbital :: Interorbital (a.) Between the orbits; as, the interorbital septum..
Mediastinum :: Mediastinum (n.) A partition; a septum; specifically, the folds of the pleura (and the space included between them) which divide the thorax into a right and left cavity. The space included between these folds of the pleura, called the mediastinal space, contains the heart and gives passage to the esophagus and great blood vessels..
Septulum :: Septulum (n.) A little septum; a division between small cavities or parts.
Septomaxillary :: Septomaxillary (a.) Of or pertaining to the nasal septum and the maxilla; situated in the region of these parts.
Aliseptal :: Aliseptal (a.) Relating to expansions of the nasal septum.
Septomaxillary :: Septomaxillary (n.) A small bone between the nasal septum and the maxilla in many reptiles and amphibians.
Platyrhini :: Platyrhini (n. pl.) A division of monkeys, including the American species, which have a broad nasal septum, thirty-six teeth, and usually a prehensile tail. See Monkey..
Tichorrhine :: Tichorrhine (n.) A fossil rhinoceros with a vertical bony medial septum supporting the nose; the hairy rhinoceros.
Septum :: Septum (n.) A wall separating two cavities; a partition; as, the nasal septum..
Sarcoseptum :: Sarcoseptum (n.) One of the mesenteries of an anthozoan.
Septum :: Septum (n.) One of the radial calcareous plates of a coral.
Uniseptate :: Uniseptate (a.) Having but one septum, or partition; -- said of two-celled fruits, such as the silicles of cruciferous plants..
Dissepiment :: Dissepiment (n.) A separating tissue; a partition; a septum.
Septal :: Septal (a.) Of or pertaining to a septum or septa, as of a coral or a shell..
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