Meaning
septum
- a partition dividing two cavities or soft masses of tissue, especially in the nose
In a sentence
Il chirurgo ha corretto la deviazione del setto nasale con successo.
The surgeon successfully corrected the deviated nasal septum.
Hai difficoltà a respirare a causa di un problema al setto?
Do you have difficulty breathing because of an issue with your septum?
La visita ha confermato che il setto non presenta lesioni gravi.
The examination confirmed that the septum shows no serious injuries.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| setto | masculine · singular |
| setti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Most frequently encountered in the medical collocation 'setto nasale' (nasal septum).