Alveolar has 5 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Adjective
Noun
1
a consonant articulated with the tip of the tongue near the gum ridge
Adjective
1
pertaining to the tiny air sacs of the lungs
2
pertaining to the sockets of the teeth or that part of the upper jaw
"alveolar processes"
3
Relating to the alveoli (small air sacs) of the lungs.
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