alveolitis en · NOUN
Etymology
From alveol- + -itis.
Meanings
- (uncountable) An inflammation of the alveoli in the lungs.
- (uncountable) An inflammation of a dental alveolus (tooth socket).
Deriveds
bronchoalveolitis · alveolitis seca
Translations (2)
pt alveolite (inflammation of the alveoli in the lungs) · pt alveolite (inflammation of a dental alveolus)