alveolitis
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alveolitis
n. inflammation of alveoli in the lungs resulting from the inhalation of dust; inflammation of a socket of a tooth

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Alveolitis
Alveolitis can refer to two inflammatory conditions. It can refer to inflammation of the alveoli in the lungs, or the dental alveolus in the jaw.

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alveolitis

Noun
1. inflammation in the socket of a tooth; sometimes occurs after a tooth is extracted and a blood clot fails to form
(synonym) dry socket
(hypernym) inflammation, redness, rubor
2. inflammation of the alveoli in the lungs caused by inhaling dust; with repeated exposure the condition may become chronic
(hypernym) inflammation, redness, rubor
(hyponym) farmer's lung, thresher's lung


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Alveolitis (die)
nf. alveolitis, inflammation of alveoli in the lungs resulting from the inhalation of dust; inflammation of a socket of a tooth

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alveolitis
noun
inflammation of an alveolus in the lungs or the socket of a tooth
extrinsic allergic alveolitis = condition where the lungs are allergic to fungus and other allergens



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