Biol. a separating membrane or partition, as that between adjacent carpels of a compound ovary
Origin of dissepiment
Classical Latin dissaepimentum from dis-, from + saepire, to fence in: see septumdissepiment
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dissepiment
noun
Biology A partition dividing a part or organ; a septum.
Origin of dissepiment
Latin dissaepīmentum partition from dissaepīre to divide dis- dis- saepīre hedge off ( from saepēs hedge )Related Forms:
- dis·sep′i·men′tal
adjective
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dissepiment - Medical Definition
n.
Biology A partition dividing a part or organ; a septum.
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- dis·sep′i·men′tal (-mĕn′tl)
adj.
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