alveolus English

Meaning alveolus meaning

What does alveolus mean?

alveolus

— noun a tiny sac for holding air in the lungs; formed by the terminal dilation of tiny air passageways

— noun (= tooth socket) a bony socket in the alveolar ridge that holds a tooth

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alveolus English » English

air sac

tooth socket

cavity

air cell

vesicle

steep

soak

immerse

honeycomb

froth

bubble

blister

bath

alveoli

air bag