English Explanatory Dictionary

alveolitis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An inflammation of the alveoli in the lungs.
  2. An inflammation of a dental alveolus (tooth socket).

Word forms

alveolitis

Etymology

From alveol- + -itis.

Derived words

alveolitis seca bronchoalveolitis
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