Alveolus and Cavity

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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Cavity and alveolus are semantically related In some cases you can use "Cavity" instead a noun "Alveolus".

Nearby Word: alveolar

Cavity

Cavity noun - A sunken area forming a separate space.
Usage example: a cavity in the lawn where a tree stump had been removed

Alveolus and cavity are semantically related in lacuna topic. You can use "Alveolus" instead a noun "Cavity".
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Cavity and Alveolus. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 27, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/alveolus/cavity
Alveolus & Cavity. N.p., 2016. Web. 27 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/alveolus/cavity>.
Cavity or Alveolus. 2016. Accessed July 27, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/alveolus/cavity.
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