alveolar in Greek
alveolar in Greek is φατνιακός — alveolar means relating to the tiny air sacs in the lungs.
alveolar in Greek
φατνιακός
Pronounced: fatniakos
What does "alveolar" mean?
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adjective Relating to the tiny air sacs in the lungs.
"Alveolar damage can make breathing much harder."
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adjective Relating to the ridge of the jaw that holds the tooth sockets.
"The dentist examined the alveolar ridge before fitting the implant."
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adjective Describing a speech sound made with the tongue touching or near the ridge behind the upper front teeth.
"The letter t is an alveolar sound in English."
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alveolar in a sentence
- Alveolar damage can make breathing much harder.
- The alveolar walls are where oxygen passes into the blood.
- The dentist examined the alveolar ridge before fitting the implant.
- Bone loss in the alveolar ridge can affect denture fit.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "alveolar" in Greek?
"alveolar" in Greek is φατνιακός. alveolar means: Relating to the tiny air sacs in the lungs.
How do you pronounce φατνιακός?
"alveolar" in Greek is φατνιακός, pronounced "fatniakos".
How do you use "alveolar" in a sentence?
Example: "Alveolar damage can make breathing much harder." In Greek, "alveolar" is φατνιακός.
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