Alveolus and Lacuna

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

Nearby Word: alveolar

Lacuna

Lacuna noun - A falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number.

Alveolus and lacuna are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Alveolus" instead a noun "Lacuna".
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Lacuna and Alveolus. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 27, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/alveolus/lacuna
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Lacuna or Alveolus. 2016. Accessed July 27, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/alveolus/lacuna.
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