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English noun: alveolus

1. alveolus (body) a tiny sac for holding air in the lungs; formed by the terminal dilation of tiny air passageways


Synonymsair cell, air sac


Broader (hypernym)sac


Part meronymlung

2. alveolus (body) a bony socket in the alveolar ridge that holds a tooth


Synonymstooth socket


Broader (hypernym)socket


Part meronymalveolar process, alveolar ridge, gum ridge









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