adverb
- In a manner relating to or involving the alveoli (small air sacs in the lungs or tooth sockets in the jaw).
Usage: technical; medical/anatomical
Examples
- The infection spread alveolarly throughout the lung tissue.
- Dentists examine the bone alveolarly to assess tooth support.
- Gas exchange occurs alveolarly in the respiratory system.
- The disease progressed alveolarly, affecting multiple air sacs.