Alveolus
Sign in to saveAlveolus ( , ; , ; ) is a general anatomical term for a concave cavity or pit.
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Within Vinony's link graph, Alveolus is referenced by 83 other articles, and connects out to pulmonary alveolus, alveolar process and Latin.
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Its subject is documented across 24 Wikipedia language editions.
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- Uses in anatomy and zoology
- Uses in botany, microbiology and related disciplines
- Uses in linguistics
- See also
- References
Alveolus ( , ; , ; ) is a general anatomical term for a concave cavity or pit.
==Uses in anatomy and zoology== Pulmonary alveolus, an air sac in the lungs Alveolar cell or pneumocyte Alveolar duct Alveolar macrophage Mammary alveolus, a milk sac in the mammary glands Alveolar gland Dental alveolus, also known as "tooth socket", a socket in the jaw that holds the roots of teeth Alveolar ridge, the jaw structure that contains the dental alveoli Alveolar canals Alveolar process Arteries: Superior alveolar artery (disambiguation) Anterior superior alveolar arteries Posterior superior alveolar artery Inferior alveolar artery Nerves: Anterior superior alveolar nerve Middle superior alveolar nerve Inferior alveolar nerve
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