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 |