alveolus

noun

Definition of alveolusnext
as in pocket

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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. — 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
  1. pocket
  2. cleft
  3. socket
  4. dimple
  5. impression
  6. opening
  7. crater
  8. alcove
Noun
  • But outside the official lines, how fully burgeoning optimism in some pockets can take hold will depend on how the rhetoric translates into action in the year ahead.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Plain and simple, employee ownership puts more money in people’s pockets, which can make a difference for today's workers and families as well as the next generation.
    — Evan Edwards, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of pocket
Noun
  • Many birth defects are treatable; orofacial clefts and some heart defects, for example, can be corrected with surgery.
    — Almut Winterstein, The Conversation, 30 Jan. 2025
  • Valproic acid causes birth defects that can be detected in utero such as oral clefts or spina bifida.
    — Almut Winterstein, The Conversation, 30 Jan. 2025
Definition of cleft
Noun
  • Weak adductors can also contribute to hip instability, which could lead to hip impingements and ultimately labral tears within the hip socket, Pieroni says.
    — Christa Sgobba, SELF, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Lewis abandoned the idea to put clear orbs in the sockets early on, but debate about the eyes continued after Lithgow complained that the doll’s line of sight didn’t have a focus.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of socket
Noun
  • The vocals, the dance moves, the dimples, the perfect smile, the abs.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 2 Feb. 2025
  • That sharp tip rests against a shallow dimple in a small steel plate screwed to the mast.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of dimple
Noun
  • It’s been six years since Leaving Neverland left an indelible impression on Michael Jackson’s legacy.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2025
  • The late Queen Elizabeth had many enviable talents, including impressions of some of the world's most recognizable figures.
    — Meredith Kile, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of impression
Noun
  • But Walker hasn't returned to the field just yet and there's been some skepticism as to whether the veteran first baseman would be ready to take the field on opening day.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Unexpectedly, Disney placed the film’s tickets on sale less than two weeks before opening day — rather than the usual month in advance for its family titles.
    — James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of opening
Noun
  • Schrodinger basin, a large impact crater near the moon’s south pole, shows evidence of geologically recent volcanic activity.
    — Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Scientists suspect the Neretva Vallis channel was carved out eons ago, by water gushing into the crater.
    — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of crater
Noun
  • The inside of the tomb is known for its intricate latticed screens, arched alcoves, and a double dome design following a typical medieval Mughal aesthetic.
    — Shalbha Sarda, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025
  • The primary suite, which Palmer once used as his personal office, has a fireplace alcove with seating and a spa-like bathroom.
    — Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of alcove

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“Alveolus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alveolus. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.

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