alveoli

/ˈælvɪˌoʊlaɪ, ˌælvɪˈoʊli/

Definitions

1. noun

the tiny air sacs at the end of the bronchioles in the lungs, where gas exchange occurs.

“The alveoli in her lungs were damaged due to the chronic respiratory disease.”

Synonyms

  • air sacs
  • pulmonary sacs

Antonyms

  • anemia
  • cyanosis