A septum is a tissue barrier that divides an organ into two areas. A vaginal septum is a vaginal anomaly — or abnormality — that causes the vagina to be separated into two canals. Formed during fetal ...

A septal infarct is an area of dead tissue in the septum of the heart, which is a wall of tissue dividing the two sides of the heart. It happens when there is a blockage or reduction in its blood ...

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The two cavities of your nose are separated by a septum. The nasal septum is made from bone and cartilage, and it helps with airflow in the nasal passages. The septum can become damaged in several ...