alveolitis

English

Etymology

From alveol- +‎ -itis.

Noun

alveolitis (uncountable)

1. (medicine) An inflammation of the alveoli in the lungs.
2. (medicine) An inflammation of a dental alveolus (tooth socket).

Derived terms

• alveolitis seca
• bronchoalveolitis

 

Translations

inflammation of the alveoli in the lungs

• Portuguese: alveolite f

inflammation of a dental alveolus

• Portuguese: alveolite f

Anagrams

• volatilise

Spanish

Noun

alveolitis f (plural alveolitis)

1. alveolitis

Derived terms

• alveolitis seca