al·ve·us
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plural alvei\
-vē-ˌī, -ˌē
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Medical Definition of alveus
: a thin layer of medullary nerve fibers on the ventricular surface of the hippocampus
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“Alveus.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/alveus. Accessed 8 Mar. 2021.
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