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Nasal septal deviation

Also called Deviated septum

OtolaryngologyImportant

Displacement of the wall between the nasal passages to one side, which can obstruct airflow and impair breathing.

Korean

비중격만곡증

콧구멍 사이 벽이 한쪽으로 휘어 공기 흐름을 막고 호흡을 방해할 수 있는 상태.

French

Déviation de la cloison nasale

Déplacement latéral de la paroi séparant les fosses nasales, pouvant obstruer le passage de l'air et gêner la respiration.

Word parts

  • nas/oRoot(Latin) Nose
  • sept/oRoot(Latin) Septum, partition; infection

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