dental alveolus
dental alveolus noun: an alveolus (socket) in the jaw that holds a tooth. The roots of the tooth are held in the alveolar process by the periodontal ligament.
Noun
dental alveolus (plural dental alveoli)
- An alveolus (socket) in the jaw that holds a tooth. The roots of the tooth are held in the alveolar process by the periodontal ligament.
- Holonyms: alveolar process, alveolar ridge < jaw, jawbone < face < head < body
- Synonyms:
- tooth socket, alveolar socket
dental alveolus meaning in Arabic and Thai
dental alveolus in Arabic
- socket in the jaw
- سِنْخ sinḵ
dental alveolus in Thai
- socket in the jaw
- เบ้าฟัน bâo-fan
Synonyms of dental alveolus
Forms of dental alveolus
| plural | dental alveoli |
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Questions about dental alveolus
- What does dental alveolus mean?
- Dental alveolus means an alveolus (socket) in the jaw that holds a tooth. The roots of the tooth are held in the alveolar process by the periodontal ligament.
- What is dental alveolus in Arabic?
- Dental alveolus in Arabic is سِنْخ (sinḵ). See Dental alveolus meaning in Arabic.
- What part of speech is dental alveolus?
- Dental alveolus is a noun.
- What is the plural of dental alveolus?
- The plural of dental alveolus is dental alveoli.
Words near dental alveolus in the dictionary
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