alveolitis

Words with a similar base: alveolitis

'alveolitis'

[alveolitis.n.01] as in: inflammation in the socket of a tooth; sometimes occurs after a tooth is extracted and a blood clot fails to form

'alveolitis'

[alveolitis.n.02] as in: inflammation of the alveoli in the lungs caused by inhaling dust; with repeated exposure the condition may become chronic