Septoplasty is a corrective surgical procedure done to straighten the nasal septum, the partition between the two nasal cavities. Ideally, the septum should run down the center of the nose. When it deviates into one of the cavities, it narrows that cavity and impedes airflow. Often the inferior turbinate on the opposite side enlarges, which is ter...
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reconstructive surgery of the nasal septum, used to repair a deviated septum; can improve breathing ability
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Operation to correct defects or deformities of the nasal septum, often by alteration or partial removal of supporting structures. ... Origin: septo-+ G. Plastos, formed ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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(sep´to-plas″te) surgical reconstruction of the nasal septum.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: sep′tō-plas′tē Definitions: 1. Operation to correct defects or deformities of the nasal septum, often by alteration or partial removal of skeletal structures.
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