septum

• Sustantivo que designa una pared o tabique que separa dos tejidos, cavidades o estructuras, como el tabique nasal o el septo del ovario.

A noun referring to a dividing partition or wall between two tissues, cavities, or structures, such as in an ovary.

1. Anatomical partitionB2formalmedical

   A wall or membrane that divides a cavity or structure into two parts, such as in the nose or heart.

   Septum (partición anatómica)

   • The nasal septum separates the two nostrils.
   • A deviated septum can cause breathing difficulties.
   • The surgeon repaired the septum during the operation.

   Sinónimosmembranepartitionwall

2. Biological partitionC1formalscientific

   A dividing wall or membrane found in certain biological structures, such as in an ovary or a fruit.

   Tabique biológico

   • The septum in the ovary separates the developing ovules.
   • In botany, the septum divides the locules of an ovary.
   • The fungus forms a septum between its cells.

   Sinónimosmembranepartitionwall