| alveolus | (n) a tiny sac for holding air in the lungs; formed by the terminal dilation of tiny air passageways, Syn. air cell, air sac |
| alveolitis | (n) inflammation in the socket of a tooth; sometimes occurs after a tooth is extracted and a blood clot fails to form, Syn. dry socket |
| alveolitis | (n) inflammation of the alveoli in the lungs caused by inhaling dust; with repeated exposure the condition may become chronic |
| Alveolus | ‖n.; |
| Alveoliform | a. [ L. alveolus + -form. ] Having the form of alveoli, or little sockets, cells, or cavities. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Alveoli | ถุงลม, ถุงลมปอด, กระเปาะ, ถุงลมในปอด, ถุงอากาศ, ถุงลมของปอด, อัลวีโอไล, ถุง, ถุงน้ำนม, ถุงต่อม [การแพทย์] |
| alveoli |
| Alveolitis { f } [ med. ] | alveolitis [Add to Longdo] |