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Recent Examples of alveolus
Her primary focus was on hyaline membrane disease, sometimes called respiratory distress syndrome, in which alveoli — tiny air sacs in the lungs — do not properly inflate.
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Matt Schudel, Washington Post, 3 July 2024
More fluid enters the alveolus.
—Avesta Rastan, Discover Magazine, 9 June 2020
But even when a patient is severely ill, some alveoli still function well.
—Olivia Carville, Bloomberg.com, 10 May 2020
This could explain how the alveoli fail to oxygenate the blood without the patient noticing the need to gasp for more air.
—Fox News, 28 Apr. 2020
These millions of alveoli are so soft, so gentle, that a healthy lung has almost no substance.
—oregonlive, 7 Apr. 2020
Matt Schudel, Washington Post, 3 July 2024
More fluid enters the alveolus.
—Avesta Rastan, Discover Magazine, 9 June 2020
But even when a patient is severely ill, some alveoli still function well.
—Olivia Carville, Bloomberg.com, 10 May 2020
This could explain how the alveoli fail to oxygenate the blood without the patient noticing the need to gasp for more air.
—Fox News, 28 Apr. 2020
These millions of alveoli are so soft, so gentle, that a healthy lung has almost no substance.
—oregonlive, 7 Apr. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alveolus
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And fortunately, a lot of the bells and whistles never came into play since people kept getting voted out with idols in their pockets or were unable to find idols and advantages that were hidden (literally) right underneath them.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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The front pockets are convenient, and the hood offers adjustable drawstrings.Erin Cavoto, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024
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Now that she’s become well known not only for her art and fashion, but for being a cleft advocate, speaking around the country about her experience with a cleft lip and palate, Glasses has been traveling a lot for personal appearances, which leaves precious little time for weaving.Booth Moore, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024
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This bacteria is commonly carried in the nostrils, between the legs, in the armpits, and in the cleft between the buttocks.Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 27 Sep. 2024
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On day three of my captivity a prison official brought a phone and plugged it into a socket inside my cell.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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To make every ride relaxed, the cabin is equipped with adjustable mood lighting and rear-seat entertainment (complemented by USB charging sockets) to pass the time between destinations.Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 3 Dec. 2024
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That plate has 20,000 very small dimples on its surface.Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024
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The steering wheel also features some physical toggles and touch points identified by dimples in the trim.Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 12 Nov. 2024
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Hailey Bieber’s new Rhode Barrier Butter seems to be making quite the impression, solidifying itself as a best-seller in her edited skin-care range (there are just five products, after all).Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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These recipes were often simple enough to save time for the main event but always delicious enough to leave a lasting impression.Katie Strasberg Rousso, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
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After beginning in Florida with fewer than five people, Your Insurance Attorney has grown to more than 250 employees, expanding outside the Sunshine State and opening offices in Georgia, Colorado, and North Carolina.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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It will be preceded by an exhibition hosted in the same location and opening two days before the sale event.Sandra Salibian, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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Lost among the headlines and hand-wringing in media circles, though, is the fact that — to some extent, at least — craters like this pop up after every presidential election.Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Dec. 2024
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The Griffin lander will touch down on Mons Mouton near the western rim of Nobile crater close to the lunar south pole.Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
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Downstairs, the cozy vibes continue in the Nook alcove, while an outdoor dining area includes a barbecue and a dining table for up to six.Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
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An example is found in his Union Pier Passive House in Union Pier, Mich., where the living and dining area is a tall space flooded with natural light from above, and where alcoves deliver to the hand and eye natural materials such as wood and stone.Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
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“Alveolus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alveolus. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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