alveolus

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˌælviˈəʊləs/, /ælˈvi.ələs/, /ˈælvi.ələs/
• (GA) IPA: /ælˈvi.ələs/, /ˌælviˈoʊləs/

Noun

alveolus (plural alveoli)

1. A small cavity or pit.
2. (anatomy) An anatomical structure that has the form of a hollow cavity, as:
   1. (anatomy, pulmonology) A small air sac in the lungs, where oxygen and carbon dioxide are gas exchange with the blood.

      Synonyms: pulmonary alveolus

   2. (anatomy, dentistry) A dental alveolus (tooth socket): the socket in which a tooth resides.

Translations

• Portuguese: alvéolo
• Spanish: alvéolo, alveolo

Translations

• French: alvéoles pulmonaires
• Portuguese: alvéolo
• Russian: альвеола
• Spanish: alvéolo, alveolo

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