Alveolus and Air sac

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Alveolus noun - A tiny sac for holding air in the lungs; formed by the terminal dilation of tiny air passageways.

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Air sac is a synonym for alveolus. In some cases you can use "Air sac" instead a noun "Alveolus".

Nearby Word: alveolar

Air sac noun - A tiny sac for holding air in the lungs; formed by the terminal dilation of tiny air passageways.

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Alveolus is a synonym for air sac. You can use "Alveolus" instead a noun phrase "Air sac".

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