Nasenseptum

nasal septum

noun NAH-zen-zep-tum Rare

Origin: from Latin septum (partition)

Usage Note

Nasenseptum is the wall of cartilage and bone dividing the nasal cavity in two. A schiefes Nasenseptum (deviated septum) is very commonly mentioned when explaining breathing difficulties or planned surgery.

Examples

"Ein schiefes Nasenseptum kann Schnarchen verursachen."

Natural Translation

A deviated nasal septum can cause snoring.

Literal Translation

A crooked nasal-septum can snoring cause.

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