Alveolus Synonyms

ăl-vēə-ləs
A tiny sac for holding air in the lungs; formed by the terminal dilation of tiny air passageways
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. air sac
  2. syrinx
  3. air-cell
  4. vug
A bony socket in the alveolar ridge that holds a tooth
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. tooth-socket

Words Related to Alveolus

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Alveolus Sentence Examples

  • Each tiny alveolus is surrounded by a network of capillaries that joins veins and arteries.

  • The hollow chamber at the front of the guard is called the alveolus.

  • The small alveolus will get smaller, the large one will get larger, and so on until the small alveolus collapses completely!

  • A recent photograph shows the broad, expanded maxillary alveolus and acutely vaulted hard palate.