Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

septectomy

noun

/ˌsɛpˈtɛk.tə.mi/

Definition

Septectomy is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of a septum, which is a dividing wall or partition within a body structure.

Examples

The doctor recommended a septectomy to correct the patient’s breathing difficulties.
After the septectomy, the patient reported significant relief from sinus pressures.
During the surgery, the surgeon carefully performed a septectomy to avoid damaging surrounding tissues.

Meaning

The term ‘septectomy’ refers specifically to the act of surgically excising a septum, often related to the nasal cavity or other anatomical structures that contain a septum.