Definition of Septectomy

1. Noun. Surgical removal of all or part of a septum (especially the nasal septum or atrial septum).

Generic synonyms: Ablation, Cutting Out, Excision, Extirpation

Medical Definition of Septectomy

1. Operative removal of the whole or a part of a septum, specifically of the nasal septum. Origin: L. Saeptum, septum, + G. Ektome, excision (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Septectomy

septaria
septarian
septarium
septate
septate: divided
septate hymen
septate junction
septate mycelium
septate uterus
septated
septation
septations
septcentenaries
septcentenary
septectomy (current term)
september
septembral
septemfluous
septemia
septempartite
septemtrioun
septemvirate
septemvirates
septenaries
septenarii
septenarius
septenary
septenate
septendecillion

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