alveolar_process
1. [ noun ] (anatomy,zoology) a ridge that forms the borders of the upper and lower jaws and contains the sockets of the teeth
Synonyms: gum_ridge alveolar_ridge
Related terms: process jaw alveolar_artery tooth_socket
Similar spelling:   alveolar_ridge
  alveolar_point
  alveolar_resorption
  alveolar_ectasia
  alveolar_arch
  alveolar_consonant
  alveolar_artery