alveolary
|al-ve-o-lar-y|
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/ælˈviːəˌlɛri/
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/ælˈviːələˌri/
related to alveoli
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alveolary' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'alveolus,' where 'alveus' meant 'cavity' or 'hollow.'
Historical Evolution
'alveolus' transformed into the English word 'alveolary' to describe structures related to alveoli.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related to a cavity or hollow,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to alveoli in the lungs.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or resembling an alveolus or alveoli, especially in the lungs.
The alveolary structure of the lungs is crucial for gas exchange.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/06 18:21