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Princeton's WordNet
alveolitis, dry socketnoun
inflammation in the socket of a tooth; sometimes occurs after a tooth is extracted and a blood clot fails to form
alveolitisnoun
inflammation of the alveoli in the lungs caused by inhaling dust; with repeated exposure the condition may become chronic
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alveolitisnoun
An inflammation of the alveoli in the lungs.
alveolitisnoun
An inflammation of a dental alveolus (tooth socket).
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alveolitis
Alveolitis is an inflammatory condition that affects the alveoli - the small air sacs in the lungs where oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange occurs. It can be caused by various conditions, such as infections, allergies, inhaling certain types of dust, or lung diseases. Symptoms may include shortness of breath, cough, chest pain, and sometimes fever. Treatment typically involves addressing the underlying cause and reducing inflammation in the lungs. In severe cases, it may cause irreversible lung damage if not properly managed.
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Alveolitis
Alveolitis can refer to two inflammatory conditions. It can refer to inflammation of the alveoli in the lungs, or the dental alveolus in the jaw. Alveolitis in the jaw is also known as dry socket. This type of inflamed tooth socket is usually seen after tooth extractions in smokers or people with diabetes. Alveolitis is the accumulation of inflammatory and immune effector cells within the alveolar walls and spaces. Extrinsic allergic alveolitis is a lung disorder resulting from repeated inhalation of organic dust, usually in a specific occupational setting. In the acute form, respiratory symptoms and fever begin eighteen hours after exposure to the dust. The chronic form is characterized by gradual changes in the lung tissue associated with four years of exposure to the irritant. This may eventually lead to Interstitial lung disease.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of alveolitis in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of alveolitis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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