septal

[ sep-tl ]
/ ˈsɛp tl /

adjective Biology.

of or relating to a septum.

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Origin of septal

First recorded in 1830–40; sept(um) + -al1

OTHER WORDS FROM septal

pre·sep·tal, adjectivesu·per·sep·tal, adjectivetrans·sep·tal, adjective

Words nearby septal

sept-, sept-îles, sept., septa, septage, septal, septarium, septate, septate uterus, septavalent, septectomy
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British Dictionary definitions for septal

septal
/ (ˈsɛptəl) /

adjective

of or relating to a septum
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Medical definitions for septal

septal
[ sĕp′təl ]

adj.

Of or relating to a septum or septa.
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