alveolus
noun
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
Synonymstooth socket
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University
Alveolus meaning
What does “alveolus” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.
“alveolus” is a noun with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a tiny sac for holding air in the lungs; formed by the terminal dilation of tiny air passageways.