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Glossary: Alveolar
 


Definition
Pertaining to a small hollow space, as in the lung, e.g. pulmonary alveolus.

Topics Related To Alveolar
EmphysemaThe Condition
"...The first breath you take defines forever the number of the alveolar bubbles: they cannot be regenerated if they coalesce together..."

Hookworm Infection

The Condition
"...Pulmonary phase: This occurs during the period when the larvae are bursting out of the capillaries in the lungs into the alveolar spaces..."

Periodontal Disease - Gingivitis

The Condition
"...This is characterized by necrosis of gingival tissues, periodontal ligament and alveolar bone..."

Periodontitis

Related Topic
"...There may be alveolar bone resorption, tooth loss and receding gums..."

Sebaceous

Related Topic
"...The oil (sebum) is released into the oil glands from the disintegrated cytoplasm of shedding holocrine cells that line the alveolar surfaces..."





Last updated: Feb 28, 2008


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