septostomy

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noun

The creation of a hole in a septum, typically in that of the heart

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Meanings

nounseptostomy (plural septostomies)

plural septostomies

  1. medicineThe creation of a hole in a septum, typically in that of the heart

Origin

From septo- + -stomy.

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APA

septostomy. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/septostomy

MLA

“septostomy.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/septostomy. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “septostomy,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/septostomy.

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