Alveolus
noun
A tiny air space in the lungs where oxygen is exchanged for carbon dioxide.
There are millions of alveolus in our lungs that help in the process of respiration.
Often appears as...
- alveolar damage
- alveolar membrane
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Technical
noun
A small pit or hollow, particularly in a bone.
The tooth is anchored in its alveolus in the jaw bone.
Often appears as...
- alveolar process
- alveolar socket
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A tiny air space in the lungs where oxygen is exchanged for carbon dioxide.
There are millions of alveolus in our lungs that help in the process of respiration.
Often appears as...
- alveolar damage
- alveolar membrane
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A small pit or hollow, particularly in a bone.
The tooth is anchored in its alveolus in the jaw bone.
Often appears as...
- alveolar process
- alveolar socket
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Lung Function
Focus on 'alveolus' to understand the lung's ability to exchange gases during breathing.
A healthy alveolus is crucial for efficient oxygen absorption in the lungs.
Pro Tip 2/3Respiration Process
Relate 'alveolus' to the entire process of respiration to grasp its role in the respiratory system.
When you breathe, air travels to each alveolus to transfer oxygen to the blood.
Pro Tip 3/3Plural Form
'Alveolus' is singular; its plural form is 'alveoli', often used since we have multiple in our lungs.
The doctor explained how the alveoli fill with air as we inhale.
Pro Tip 1/3Lung Function
Focus on 'alveolus' to understand the lung's ability to exchange gases during breathing.
A healthy alveolus is crucial for efficient oxygen absorption in the lungs.
Pro Tip 2/3Respiration Process
Relate 'alveolus' to the entire process of respiration to grasp its role in the respiratory system.
When you breathe, air travels to each alveolus to transfer oxygen to the blood.
Pro Tip 3/3Plural Form
'Alveolus' is singular; its plural form is 'alveoli', often used since we have multiple in our lungs.
The doctor explained how the alveoli fill with air as we inhale.
Pro Tip 1/3Lung Function
Focus on 'alveolus' to understand the lung's ability to exchange gases during breathing.
A healthy alveolus is crucial for efficient oxygen absorption in the lungs.
Pro Tip 2/3Respiration Process
Relate 'alveolus' to the entire process of respiration to grasp its role in the respiratory system.
When you breathe, air travels to each alveolus to transfer oxygen to the blood.
Pro Tip 3/3Plural Form
'Alveolus' is singular; its plural form is 'alveoli', often used since we have multiple in our lungs.
The doctor explained how the alveoli fill with air as we inhale.
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How do lungs work? -...
called bronchioles. It's tempting to think of the lungs as huge balloons, but instead of being hollow, they're actually spongy inside, with the bronchioles running throughout the parenchyma tissue. At the end of each bronchiole is a little air sack called an alveolus,
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The secret weapon that...
where all parts of the bag expand during inhalation and contract during exhalation. Inside of the bag, there's a series of branching tubes, and these tubes are called the bronchial tree. These tubes deliver the inhaled oxygen to, ultimately, the alveolus.
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How do lungs work? -...
called bronchioles. It's tempting to think of the lungs as huge balloons, but instead of being hollow, they're actually spongy inside, with the bronchioles running throughout the parenchyma tissue. At the end of each bronchiole is a little air sack called an alveolus,
Video examples
The secret weapon that...
where all parts of the bag expand during inhalation and contract during exhalation. Inside of the bag, there's a series of branching tubes, and these tubes are called the bronchial tree. These tubes deliver the inhaled oxygen to, ultimately, the alveolus.
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