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alveoliform

adjective
al·ve·o·li·form | \alˈvēələˌfȯrm, ¦alvē¦ōl-\

Definition of alveoliform 

: shaped like an alveolus

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First Known Use of alveoliform

1839, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for alveoliform

alveol- + -iform

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alveolary

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alveole

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alveolite

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