Synonyms for alveolus
Synonyms by meaning
Noun
1. Tooth socket — A small cavity or pit. The bony socket in which the root of a tooth resides
Other
Definitions
- n. 1
A small cavity or pit. The bony socket in which the root of a tooth resides.
- n. 2
A small cavity or pit. Any of the many tiny air sacs in the lungs in which the bronchioles terminate and where oxygen and carbon dioxide are rapidly exchanged with the pulmonary capillaries.
Related words
- Word family
- alveolate alveolitis
- Phrases
- dental alveolus pulmonary alveolus
Forms
- Plural
- alveoli
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| alveolus | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.