alveolitis

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun inflammation in the socket of a tooth; sometimes occurs after a tooth is extracted and a blood clot fails to form
  2. noun inflammation of the alveoli in the lungs caused by inhaling dust; with repeated exposure the condition may become chronic

Synonyms

dry socket

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
inflammation

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