Alveolus — synonyms, definition

1. alveolus (Noun)

3 synonyms
air cell air sac tooth socket
2 definitions

alveolus (Noun) — A tiny sac for holding air in the lungs; formed by the terminal dilation of tiny air passageways.

alveolus (Noun) — A bony socket in the alveolar ridge that holds a tooth.

2 types of
sac socket
4 parts of
alveolar process alveolar ridge gum ridge lung