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alveolus meaning and definition
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Definition of alveolus (noun)
- a tiny sac for holding air in the lungs; formed by the terminal dilation of tiny air passageways
- a bony socket in the alveolar ridge that holds a tooth
- synonyms: tooth socket
Source: Princeton University Wordnet