alveolus

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Noun 1.1.1 Synonyms 1.1.2 Derived terms 1.1.3 Translations 1.1.4 References

[edit] English

[edit] Noun

alveolus (plural alveoli)

1. A small cavity or pit.
2. (anatomy) an anatomical structure that has the form of a hollow cavity
3. (anatomy) a small air sac in the lungs, where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged with the blood.

[edit] Synonyms

(air sac in lung):

• pulmonary alveolus

[edit] Derived terms

• alveolar
• alveolate
• dental alveolus (syn. tooth socket)

[edit] Translations

[edit] References

(hollow cavity, air sac in lung):

• Wikipedia:Pulmonary alveolus

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