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alveolus

/ælˈviələs/

Meanings
noun
A small cavity or pit.

Examples :

"The dentist pointed to a small alveolus in the X-ray where a tooth had been extracted. "
anatomy biology physiology

Related Words

Illustration anatomical

anatomical adjective

/æ.nə.ˈtɑ.mɪ.kəl/

Of or relating to anatomy or dissection.

"The two species have some anatomical similarities."

Illustration where

where noun

/wɛə(ɹ)/ /wɛəɹ/

The place in which something happens.

"A good article will cover the who, the what, the when, the where, the why and the how."

Illustration cavity

cavity noun

[ˈkʰævɪɾi]

A hole or hollow depression.

"The dentist found a small cavity in my tooth. "

Illustration wisdom

wisdom noun

/ˈwɪzdəm/

An element of personal character that enables one to distinguish the wise from the unwise.

"Her wisdom about managing her time helped her succeed in school. "

Illustration structure

structure noun

/ˈstɹʌktʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɹʌktʃɚ/

A cohesive whole built up of distinct parts.

"The birds had built an amazing structure out of sticks and various discarded items."

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hollow noun

/ˈhɒl.əʊ/ /hɑlɚ/

A small valley between mountains.

"He built himself a cabin in a hollow high up in the Rockies."

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extracting verb

/ɪkˈstræktɪŋ/ /ɛkˈstræktɪŋ/

To draw out; to pull out; to remove forcibly from a fixed position, as by traction or suction, etc.

"to extract a tooth from its socket, a stump from the earth, or a splinter from the finger"

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extracted verb

/ɛkˈstɹæktɪd/

To draw out; to pull out; to remove forcibly from a fixed position, as by traction or suction, etc.

"to extract a tooth from its socket, a stump from the earth, or a splinter from the finger"

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small noun

/smoːl/ /smɑl/ /smɔːl/ /smɔl/

Any part of something that is smaller or slimmer than the rest, now usually with anatomical reference to the back.

"The child's small was sore after carrying his heavy backpack to school. "

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dentist noun

/ˈdɛntɪst/

A medical doctor who specializes in dentistry.

"My sister goes to the dentist every six months for a checkup and cleaning. "

Illustration jawbone

jawbone noun

/ˈdʒɔˌboʊn/ /ˈdʒɑˌboʊn/

The bone of the lower jaw; the mandible.

"The dentist examined the X-ray of my jawbone to check for any problems with my teeth. "

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pointed verb

/ˈpɔɪntɪd/

To extend the index finger in the direction of something in order to show where it is or to draw attention to it.

"The teacher pointed to the map to show the students where the capital city was located. "