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alveolar /al·ve·o·lar/ (al-ve´o-lar) [L. alveolaris ] pertaining to an alveolus.

al·ve·o·lar (

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adj.

Relating to an alveolus.

alveolar

[alvē′ələr]

Etymology: L, alveolus, little hollow

pertaining to an alveolus. See also bronchioloalveolar carcinoma.

alveolar,

adj pertaining to the air sacs where gases are exchanged during the process of respiration.

alveolar (alvē´ōlär),

adj pertaining to an alveolus.

Alveolar mucosa.

alveolar bone loss,

n See bone loss, periodontal.

alveolar crest,

n See crest, alveolar.

alveolar process,

n See process, alveolar.

alveolar ridge,

n See ridge, alveolar.

alveolar ridge augmentation,

n a surgical procedure to improve the shape and size of the alveolar ridge(s) in preparation to receive and retain a dental prosthesis.

alveolar

adjective Pertaining to an alveolus

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alveolar (redirected from alveolar ridge augmentation)

alveolar
(redirected from alveolar ridge augmentation)