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alveolus

nounfemininetechnicalrare/alˈvjɔlɐ/al·vé·o·la

Definition

1

A small cavity or cell, especially in biological contexts (like a honeycomb) or anatomical structures.

Usage examples

“The honeycomb is made up of thousands of hexagonal alveoli.”
“The lung tissue contains numerous alveoli for gas exchange.”

Synonyms