alveolus

[US]/æl'viələs/
[UK]/[ælˈvɪoʊləs]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A small cavity or sac, especially in the lungs, teeth, or glands.; The alveolar ridge, a bony prominence in the upper jaw that supports the teeth.; A honeycomb cell.; The alveolar crest, a bony ridge in the upper jaw that supports the gums.

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