What is another word for septectomy?
Pronunciation:
[ sɛptˈɛktəmɪ], [ sɛptˈɛktəmɪ], [ s_ɛ_p_t_ˈɛ_k_t_ə_m_ɪ]
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Synonyms for Septectomy:
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How to use "Septectomy" in context?
The term "septum" comes from the Latin word "septum" meaning "wall" or "barrier." Septums form when two of the five common cranial bones (the frontal, parietal, temporal, occipital, and sphenoid) not meeting in a straight line. Septums can cause pressure on the brain and nerves, leading to headaches, seizures, and even death.
In the United States, septums are the most common cranial abnormality. They are also the most common reason for craniotomy, or surgery to remove part of the skull.
Hyponym for Septectomy:
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cutting out, excision, ablation, extirpation.
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