septoplasty

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An operation to fix the wall inside the nose so air passes better

noun
/ˌsɛp.təˈplæs.ti/

Specialized

: septoplastia

After undergoing septoplasty, he noticed a significant improvement in his nasal airflow.
nasal septoplasty
underwent septoplasty
nasal packing following septoplasty

Examples

Our objective was to compare the incidence of postoperative signs and symptoms in patients undergoing septoplasty with and without postoperative nasal packing.

Academic text (2008)
In the present report, we describe the case of a patient who developed post-septoplasty endocarditis and required aortic valve replacement.

Academic text (1998)
All septoplasties were performed by a senior consultant with the assistance of a resident.

Academic text (2008)
For many decades, nasal packing was routinely performed following septoplasty.

Academic text (2008)
Sixteen patients were found to have septal deformities, and they underwent septoplasty.

Academic text (2002)
The surgeon explained that the septoplasty would help improve her breathing by correcting a deviated septum.
She researched the septoplasty procedure to understand what to expect and how it would help her condition.

Surface Forms

septoplasty singular

septoplasties plural

Morphology

septoplasty = septum (semi-transparent) = septum + plasty

The medical meaning is compositionally related to 'septum' plus the surgical suffix '-plasty', but the specialized terminology is not fully transparent to an average learner.

Etymology

Septoplasty comes from septo- meaning 'wall' and -plasty meaning 'to form' or 'repair'. So septoplasty is a surgery to fix the wall inside the nose called the septum and help you breathe better.