HyperDic: air_cell

English > 1 sense of the expression air cell:
NOUNbodyair cell, alveolus, air saca tiny sac for holding air in the lungs
English > air cell: 1 sense > noun 1, body
MeaningA tiny sac for holding air in the lungs; formed by the terminal dilation of tiny air passageways.
Synonymsalveolus, air sac
Part oflungEither of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates
BroadersacA structure resembling a bag in an animal
Spanishalveolo, alvéolo, alveolo pulmonar, alvéolo pulmonar
Catalanalvèol, alvèol pulmonar

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