Septum
Term · Chemistry · MLC-T-CHM-010757
A dividing wall or partition that separates two cavities or masses of soft tissue within an organism. In developmental biology, septa can form during embryogenesis to delineate distinct structures or compartments. Examples include the nasal septum separating the nostrils or the interventricular septum of the heart.
| Identifier | MLC-T-CHM-010757 |
|---|---|
| Field | Chemistry |
| Subject | Chemistry and Human Health |
| References | PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 803 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202) |
Record as JSON
{
"id": "MLC-T-CHM-010757",
"term": "Septum",
"field": "Chemistry",
"definition": "A dividing wall or partition that separates two cavities or masses of soft tissue within an organism. In developmental biology, septa can form during embryogenesis to delineate distinct structures or compartments. Examples include the nasal septum separating the nostrils or the interventricular septum of the heart.",
"subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
"references": [
"PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 803 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/septum/"
}
Record 11,452 of 13,676 in Chemistry terminology (MLC-0109). Request the full dataset.