Meaning Of The Word Alveolus

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Alveolus Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Alveolus?

alveolus in American English
a small cavity or hollow, as a cell of a honeycomb, air cell of a lung, tooth socket, etc.
noun: a little cavity, pit, or cell, as a cell of a honeycomb

alveolus in British English
noun: any small pit, cavity, or saclike dilation, such as a honeycomb cell

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