Dental Anatomy

5 words in this vocabulary list

alveolus condyle crest deformity posterior

alveolus

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

The alveolus is the tiny air sac in the lungs where gas exchange takes place.
When you breathe in, air goes into the alveolus in your lungs.
I heard that smoking can damage your alveolus and cause breathing problems.
The company is like an alveolus, constantly exchanging ideas and information to stay alive.

noun a rounded projection at the end of a bone, forming an articulation with another bone

The condyle of the femur articulates with the acetabulum of the pelvis.
I think I may have injured my condyle while playing basketball.
My condyle is killing me after that workout.
His ability to adapt to new situations is like a condyle, always finding a way to fit in.

noun the top of something, especially a mountain or hill

verb to reach the highest point or level

The sun rose over the crest of the mountain, casting a warm glow over the valley below.
We hiked to the crest of the hill to get a better view of the sunset.
I can't believe we made it to the crest of the wave before wiping out!
Her emotions were at their crest, ready to spill over at any moment.

noun a physical blemish or distortion, typically of the human body

adjective deformed or distorted in shape or appearance

The doctor explained that the patient's deformity was a result of a genetic condition.
She was born with a deformity in her hand, but it doesn't stop her from living a normal life.
Some people can be so mean, making fun of someone's deformity like that.
The corrupt government's deformity was exposed when the scandal came to light.

noun the rear end or hind part of something

adjective situated behind or at the rear