Pronunciation: /ælˈviːələs/
noun a small cavity, pit, or hollow, in particular, a small air sac in the lungs where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged during breathing
A1 An alveolus is a small air sac in the lungs where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged.
A2 The alveolus is a crucial part of the respiratory system, allowing for efficient gas exchange.
B1 Damage to the alveolus can result in difficulty breathing and decreased lung function.
B2 The alveolus is lined with a thin layer of cells that facilitate the exchange of gases.
C1 Researchers are studying ways to regenerate damaged alveoli in patients with respiratory diseases.
C2 The intricate network of alveoli in the lungs ensures that oxygen is efficiently absorbed into the bloodstream.
formal The alveolus is the tiny air sac in the lungs where gas exchange takes place.
informal When you breathe in, air goes into the alveolus in your lungs.
slang I heard that smoking can damage your alveolus and cause breathing problems.
figurative The company is like an alveolus, constantly exchanging ideas and information to stay alive.
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