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alveolar

/æl.viː.ˈəʊ.lə/ /æl.vi.ˈoʊ.lɚ/

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noun

An alveolar consonant

Examples :

""In English, 't' and 'd' are alveolar sounds because the tongue touches the alveolar ridge behind the upper teeth to pronounce them." "

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adjective

Of or relating to an alveolus.

Examples :

"The doctor examined the patient's alveolar sacs to check for any damage. "

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adjective

Relating to the jaw ridge containing the tooth sockets.

Examples :

"The dentist examined the patient's alveolar bone to check for bone loss around the teeth. "

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adjective

Relating to the alveoli (small air sacs) of the lungs.

Examples :

"The doctor explained that the patient's alveolar sacs were inflamed, making breathing difficult. "

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adjective

Formed with the tongue touching or approaching the inner ridge of the gums of the upper front teeth.

Examples :

"When pronouncing the sounds "t" and "d," your tongue makes an alveolar contact just behind your upper teeth. "

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