About The Word Air cell
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Air cell
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What's The Definition Of Air cell?
[n] a tiny sac for holding air in the lungs; formed by the terminal dilation of tiny air passageways
Synonyms | Synonyms for Air cell: air sac | alveolus Related Terms | Find terms related to Air cell: Air cell In Webster's Dictionary \Air" cell`\
1. (Bot.) A cavity in the cellular tissue of plants,
containing air only.
2. (Anat.) A receptacle of air in various parts of the
system; as, a cell or minute cavity in the walls of the
air tubes of the lungs; the air sac of birds; a dilatation
of the air vessels in insects.
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