Alveolitis (Noun)
Meaning 1
Inflammation of the alveoli in the lungs caused by inhaling dust; with repeated exposure the condition may become chronic.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 2
Inflammation in the socket of a tooth; sometimes occurs after a tooth is extracted and a blood clot fails to form.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.