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| Term | alveolus |
| Pronunciation | al-VEE-uh-lus |
| Plural | alveoli(al-VEE-uh-liy, al-VEE-uh-lee) |
| Variations | socket, dental alveolus |
| See also | alveolar, alveolar process, periodontal ligament, socket |
| Definition | The socket in the alveolar process in which the tooth sits. |
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