alveolus

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Pronunciation

IPA /ælˈviələs/

Noun

alveolus noun

A small cavity or pit.
An anatomical structure that has the form of a hollow cavity, as:

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Synonyms

tooth socket air sac air cell alveolous dental alveolus alveolae pulmonary alveolus alveary alveolare alveolotomy atrium fovea alveolar bone lacuna airsac alveolar bed

Associated

alveoli fibrin alveolar mammary socket cavity tooth lungs bone plural jaw teeth

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