 alveolus |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (anatomy,zoology) a tiny sac for holding air in the lungs; formed by the terminal dilation of tiny air passageways | |
| Synonyms: | air_cell air_sac | |
| Related terms: | sac lung | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (anatomy,zoology) a bony socket in the alveolar ridge that holds a tooth | |
| Synonyms: | tooth_socket | |
| Related terms: | socket alveolar_ridge | |
| Similar spelling: |
alveolitis alveolar alveolate Alvelo |
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