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alveolus

/ alveolus /
noun

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
a tiny sac for holding air in the lungs; formed by the terminal dilation of tiny air passageways
Type of:
sac
Has parts:
lung
noun Sense 2
a bony socket in the alveolar ridge that holds a tooth
Type of:
socket
Has parts:
alveolar ridge gum ridge alveolar process
Semantic Complexity
58%
Sense Count
2
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
6
Times Searched
2
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