Definition of air cell Air cell

We found 4 definitions of air cell from 3 different sources.

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What does air cell mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

air cell - a tiny sac for holding air in the lungs; formed by the terminal dilation of tiny air passageways
  alveolus, air sac
  sac a structure resembling a bag in an animal
  lung either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood
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  • air cell
    A cavity in the cellular tissue of plants, containing air only.
  • air cell
    A receptacle of air in various parts of the system; as, a cell or minute cavity in the walls of the air tubes of the lungs; the air sac of birds; a dilatation of the air vessels in insects.

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