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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.

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