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septum 1. Biology anatomy a dividing partition between two tissues or cavities 2. a dividing partition or membrane between two cavities in a mechanical device septum [′sep·təm] (biology) A partition or dividing wall between two cavities. (electromagnetism) A metal plate placed across a waveguide and attached to the walls by highly conducting joints; the plate usually has one or more windows, or irises, designed to give inductive, capacitive, or resistive characteristics. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In addition, opening the orbital septum via an infraorbital approach and control of bleeding via a Lynch-type external ethmoidectomy approach should be considered. 1) The dividing line that designates an infection as either pre- or postseptal is the orbital septum and the tarsal plate that is contiguous with the periosteum of facial bone. |
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