alveolus Antonyms
Meaning of alveolus
alveolus (n)
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
alveolus (n.)
A cell in a honeycomb.
A small cavity in a coral, shell, or fossil
A small depression, sac, or vesicle, as the socket of a tooth, the air cells of the lungs, the ultimate saccules of glands, etc.
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The alveolus is the microscopic air sac in the lungs where oxygen is exchanged for carbon dioxide during respiration.
Each lung contains millions of alveoli, providing a large surface area for efficient gas exchange.
Emphysema is a condition that can damage the walls of the alveoli, leading to impaired lung function.
The alveolus is surrounded by capillaries, facilitating the exchange of gases between the air and the bloodstream.
