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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An inflammation of the alveoli in the lungs. uncountable
2. 2
   inflammation of the alveoli in the lungs caused by inhaling dust; with repeated exposure the condition may become chronic wordnet
3. 3
   An inflammation of a dental alveolus (tooth socket). uncountable
4. 4
   inflammation in the socket of a tooth; sometimes occurs after a tooth is extracted and a blood clot fails to form wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

dry socket

Etymology

From alveol- + -itis.

Related phrases

alveolitis secadental alveolus

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