plural septa
ˈsep-tə 
: a dividing wall or membrane especially between bodily spaces or masses of soft tissue compare dissepiment
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The student in question kicked Nagle in the face after throwing shoes at her, causing damage to her nasal cartilage and requiring her to undergo reconstructive surgery for a deviated septum.
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IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
Nasal problems: Narrow nasal airways or a deviated septum can increase the risk of sleep apnea, mouth breathing, and subsequent dry mouth.8
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—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 6 June 2025
This danger could be especially serious for people dealing with any number of common respiratory troubles, including sinonasal disease, enlarged tonsils, hay fever, chronic rhinitis, or a deviated septum.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 21 May 2025
Fans have been enjoying showcasing how the new trailers have unlocked new fears including those who removed their septum rings following the first trailer and those reacting to glass falling into ice, lawnmowers, trampolines, revolving doors and glass floors.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2025
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IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
Nasal problems: Narrow nasal airways or a deviated septum can increase the risk of sleep apnea, mouth breathing, and subsequent dry mouth.8
4.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 6 June 2025
This danger could be especially serious for people dealing with any number of common respiratory troubles, including sinonasal disease, enlarged tonsils, hay fever, chronic rhinitis, or a deviated septum.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 21 May 2025
Fans have been enjoying showcasing how the new trailers have unlocked new fears including those who removed their septum rings following the first trailer and those reacting to glass falling into ice, lawnmowers, trampolines, revolving doors and glass floors.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2025
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“Septum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/septum. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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