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alveolus
nounmasculinetechnicaluncommon/alˈvjɔlu/al·vé·o·lo
Definition
1A small cavity or pit; in anatomy, the socket in the jawbone where a tooth root is held (dental alveolus) or the tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs (pulmonary alveolus).
Usage examples
“The tooth was removed from its alveolus.”
“Oxygen passes into the blood through the alveoli.”
Common combinations
dental alveoluspulmonary alveolus