What is the meaning of alveolitis?

noun

  • Inflammation in the socket of a tooth; sometimes occurs after a tooth is extracted and a blood clot fails to form.
  • Inflammation of the alveoli in the lungs caused by inhaling dust; with repeated exposure the condition may become chronic. .
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