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Definition of Alveolitis

1. Noun. Inflammation in the socket of a tooth; sometimes occurs after a tooth is extracted and a blood clot fails to form.

2. Noun. Inflammation of the alveoli in the lungs caused by inhaling dust; with repeated exposure the condition may become chronic.

Definition of Alveolitis

1. Noun. (medicine) An inflammation of the alveoli in the lungs. ¹

2. Noun. (medicine) An inflammation of a dental alveolus (tooth socket). ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Alveolitis

1. Inflammation of an alveolus. Synonym: odontobothritis. (18 Nov 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Alveolitis

alveolarisation alveolarization alveolarizations alveolarly alveolars alveolary alveolate alveolates alveole alveolectomy

alveoles alveoli alveoli pulmonis alveoliform alveolingual alveolitis (current term) alveolo- alveolo-palatal alveolobuccal groove alveolobuccal sulcus

alveolocapillary block alveolocapillary membrane alveoloclasia alveolodental alveolodental canals alveolodental ligament alveolodental membrane

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