plural septa
ˈsep-tə 
: a dividing wall or membrane especially between bodily spaces or masses of soft tissue compare dissepiment
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But his voice is still warm and reedy—a deviated septum helps give it that slight nasal edge—and the notes land precisely, if not predictably.
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Alex Abramovich, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
When the septum is off-center or tilted to one side, it’s known as a deviated septum, which can cause nasal blockage, breathing difficulties, or persistent drainage.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2025
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Symptoms of a perforated septum can include dryness and crusting inside the nose, a dip in the bridge of the nose, nosebleeds, runny nose and a whistling sound when someone breathes through their nose, per Cleveland Clinic.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
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.
—IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
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Alex Abramovich, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
When the septum is off-center or tilted to one side, it’s known as a deviated septum, which can cause nasal blockage, breathing difficulties, or persistent drainage.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2025
Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!
Symptoms of a perforated septum can include dryness and crusting inside the nose, a dip in the bridge of the nose, nosebleeds, runny nose and a whistling sound when someone breathes through their nose, per Cleveland Clinic.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
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.
—IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Septum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/septum. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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