ALVEOLITIS

alveolitis

(noun) inflammation of the alveoli in the lungs caused by inhaling dust; with repeated exposure the condition may become chronic

alveolitis, dry socket

(noun) inflammation in the socket of a tooth; sometimes occurs after a tooth is extracted and a blood clot fails to form

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

alveolitis (uncountable)

(medicine) An inflammation of the alveoli in the lungs.

(medicine) An inflammation of a dental alveolus (tooth socket).

Anagrams

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