alveolus
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In one example, six nests were stacked within a single alveolus, arranged one inside another like Russian dolls.
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
A focus-stacked picture of a tiny, 3D-printed alveolus, or artificial lung.
From Science Magazine • Dec. 16, 2019
The exact function of the alveolus is unknown, but it may be involved in osmoregulation.
From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015
In cases when ventilation is not sufficient for an alveolus, the body redirects blood flow to alveoli that are receiving sufficient ventilation.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
What is meant is a piece of the alveolar process, or portion of bone around the alveolus.
From Every-Day Errors of Speech by Meredith, L. P.
Vocabulary lists containing alveolus
Human Anatomy and Physiology - Introductory
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Human Anatomy and Physiology - Middle School
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