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alveoli

/ælˈviːəlaɪ/ /ˌælviˈoʊlaɪ/

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noun

Alvéolo

A small cavity or pit.

Examples :

"The dentist pointed out the tiny alveoli, or pits, in my teeth where plaque was building up. "

El dentista señaló los diminutos alvéolos, o fosas, de mis dientes donde se estaba acumulando la placa.

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noun

Alvéolos

An anatomical structure that has the form of a hollow cavity, as:

Examples :

"The lungs contain millions of tiny air sacs called alveoli, where oxygen enters the bloodstream. "

Los pulmones contienen millones de pequeños sacos de aire llamados alvéolos, donde el oxígeno entra en el torrente sanguíneo.

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