alveolus


Definition: Meaning of, alveolus in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˌalvɪˈəʊləs;alˈvɪələs /

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alveolus alveoli
  1. a tiny sac for holding air in the lungs; formed by the terminal dilation of tiny air passageways
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  2. a bony socket in the alveolar ridge that holds a tooth
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