interalveolar (Meaning)
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interalveolar (a.)
Between alveoli; as, the interalveolar septa between adjacent air cells in the lungs.
Synonyms & Antonyms of interalveolar
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
interalveolar Sentence Examples
- The interalveolar septa are thin walls of tissue that separate adjacent alveoli.
- Interalveolar fluid is a thin layer of liquid that lines the alveoli and facilitates gas exchange.
- Macrophages reside within the interalveolar space and function to remove debris and microorganisms from the lungs.
- Interalveolar hemorrhage occurs when blood leaks into the interalveolar space, leading to respiratory distress.
- The interalveolar septum is the site of gas exchange between the alveoli and the pulmonary capillaries.
- Inflammation and thickening of the interalveolar septum can impair lung function and reduce oxygen uptake.
- Surfactant is a complex mixture of lipids and proteins that reduces interalveolar surface tension and facilitates lung expansion.
- Interalveolar edema, the accumulation of fluid in the interalveolar space, can lead to shortness of breath and respiratory failure.
- The interalveolar distance is the width of the interalveolar septum, which can vary based on lung volume.
- Interalveolar pressure is the pressure within the interalveolar space, which is influenced by lung volume and airway resistance.
FAQs About the word interalveolar
Between alveoli; as, the interalveolar septa between adjacent air cells in the lungs.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The interalveolar septa are thin walls of tissue that separate adjacent alveoli.
Interalveolar fluid is a thin layer of liquid that lines the alveoli and facilitates gas exchange.
Macrophages reside within the interalveolar space and function to remove debris and microorganisms from the lungs.
Interalveolar hemorrhage occurs when blood leaks into the interalveolar space, leading to respiratory distress.
