septa
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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The fibers also lack internal walls called septa that often divide such tubes into cells.
From Scientific American • Sep. 24, 2021
They took cartilage cells from the patients’ nasal septa, grew them on a collagen membrane, shaped them according to the needs of the patient, and implanted the tissue back into the nose.
From Forbes • Apr. 12, 2014
The remainder of the heart development pattern includes development of septa and valves, and remodeling of the actual chambers.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
The internal septa begin to form about day 28, separating the heart into the atria and ventricles, although the foramen ovale persists until shortly after birth.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
"He wants to hear you re-cite all your pretty little words the way the septa taught you. He wants you to love him . . . and fear him."
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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