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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Patella and alveolus are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Patella" instead a noun "Alveolus".
Nearby Word: alveolar
Patella
Patella noun - A small flat triangular bone in front of the knee that protects the knee joint.
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Patella and Alveolus. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 27, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/alveolus/patella
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