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alveolitis

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
alve-oli-tis
IPA
13
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An inflammation of the alveoli in the lungs.

Uncountable

noun

An inflammation of a dental alveolus (tooth socket).

Uncountable

Etymology

From alveol- + -itis.

Word Breakdown

Usage

Derived Forms

bronchoalveolitis

Phrases

alveolitis seca

Synonyms

dry socket

Questions

What does alveolitis mean?
An inflammation of the alveoli in the lungs.
Where does alveolitis come from?
From alveol- + -itis.

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