Alveolus
Alveolus noun - A tiny sac for holding air in the lungs; formed by the terminal dilation of tiny air passageways.
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Synonyms for Alveolus
Alveole and alveolus are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Alveole" instead a noun "Alveolus".
Nearby Word: alveolar
Alveole
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