nasoseptal

9.1

Relating to the wall inside the nose that divides the two nostrils

adjective
/ˌneɪzoʊˈsɛptəl/

Specialized

: nasoseptal

Doctors identified a nasoseptal deformity that was causing the patient's breathing difficulties.

Examples

This article describes a new method of repairing nasoseptal perforations.

Academic text (2007)
It is our hope that a better understanding of nasoseptal anatomy will improve surgical technique.

Academic text (2009)
In this article, the author describes a new method of repairing nasoseptal perforations.

Academic text (2007)
Examination revealed the presence of a left posterior nasoseptal capillary hemangioma.

Academic text (2005)
To relieve sinus obstruction, a bilateral reduction of the inferior and medial turbinates, polypectomies, and nasoseptal reconstruction were performed.

Academic text (1998)
In this article, the author describes what to the best of his knowledge is the first such case of a noncocaine narcotic inhalant being implicated in nasoseptal and palatal necrosis.

Academic text (2005)
Surgeons must have a thorough understanding of nasoseptal structure to perform operations safely.
The nasoseptal area is crucial for maintaining proper airflow through the nostrils.

Surface Forms

nasoseptal positive

Morphology

nasoseptal = septal (semi-transparent) = naso + sept + al

Formed by the medical combining form 'naso-' plus the adjective 'septal'; meaning is logically 'relating to the nasal septum' but uses technical elements unfamiliar to general learners.

Etymology

Nasoseptal combines naso- ('nose') and septal from septum ('a wall that divides the two nostrils'). So nasoseptal means something that is 'relating to the wall between your two nostrils'.