Septal
Septal
Septal (pronounced sep-tal) is a term used in anatomy and medicine to refer to a wall or partition separating two cavities or spaces in an organism. The term is derived from the Latin word "septum," which means "something that encloses or fences in."
Etymology
The term "septal" is derived from the Latin word "septum," which means "something that encloses or fences in." The term is used in various fields of medicine to describe different types of partitions in the body.
Pronunciation
The term "septal" is pronounced as "sep-tal."
Related Terms
- Septum: A wall or partition in the body. It can refer to several structures in the body, including the nasal septum, the atrial septum, and the ventricular septum.
- Nasal septum: The bone and cartilage in the nose that separates the nasal cavity into two nostrils.
- Atrial septum: The wall of tissue that separates the right and left atria of the heart.
- Ventricular septum: The wall separating the left and right ventricles of the heart.
- Septal defect: A hole in the septum between the heart's two upper chambers (atria) or two lower chambers (ventricles).
- Septal deviation: A condition where the nasal septum is significantly displaced or deviated, making breathing difficult.
- Septoplasty: A surgical procedure to correct a deviated septum.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Septal
- Wikipedia's article - Septal
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