Definition of alveolus

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • alveolus is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
  • alveolus is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
  • alveolus is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 15

Definition of alveolus


  • a tiny sac for holding air in the lungs; formed by the terminal dilation of tiny air passageways (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. air cell
    2. air sac
  • a bony socket in the alveolar ridge that holds a tooth (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. tooth socket

See definition of alveolus in Merriam Webster