alveoli
|al-ve-o-li|
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/ælˈviːəˌlaɪ/
(alveolus)
small cavity
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alveolus' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'alveolus,' where 'alveus' meant 'cavity' or 'hollow.'
Historical Evolution
'alveolus' changed from the Latin word 'alveolus' and eventually became the modern English word 'alveolus.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'small cavity,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'tiny air sacs in the lungs.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/07/06 20:36