Definition of alveolus Alveolus
al•ve•o•lus
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What does alveolus mean?
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NounPlural: alveoluses |
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| alveolus - a tiny sac for holding air in the lungs; formed by the terminal dilation of tiny air passageways | ||
| air sac, air cell | ||
| 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 | ||
| alveolus - a bony socket in the alveolar ridge that holds a tooth | ||
| tooth socket | ||
| socket a receptacle into which an electric device can be inserted | ||
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- alveolus (n.)
A cell in a honeycomb. - alveolus (n.)
A small cavity in a coral, shell, or fossil - alveolus (n.)
A small depression, sac, or vesicle, as the socket of a tooth, the air cells of the lungs, the ultimate saccules of glands, etc.
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alveolus
A tiny, thin-walled, capillary-rich sac in the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place.
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🔤- alveolus, noun, singular of alveoli.
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