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alveus

alveus

9.9
A shallow hollow in an organ, for example in the brain
  • noun
  • /ˈælviəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : alveo
  • In some animals, the alveus refers to a cavity that holds teeth or other structures.

Examples

  • The alveus of the hippocampus plays a role in transmitting nerve signals in the brain.

  • The alveus of the brain plays a crucial role in memory processing.

  • Researchers studied the structure of the alveus to better understand its function in the nervous system.

  • The alveus is crucial for brain function.

  • The alveus of the brain plays a crucial role in connecting different regions involved in memory.

  • In anatomy classes, students learned that the alveus is the space in the tissue near the hippocampus.

  • The alveus serves as a pathway for important neural signals within the central nervous system.

Synonyms

pocket
vsalveus
78 5.5

A small hollow space inside a rock or object that can hold other material

is a groove or channel rather than a simple enclosed hollow
cavity
vsalveus
  • Specialized
70 4.1

A natural hollow inside the body that holds organs like the heart

is a smaller groove or space within tissue rather than a large hollow
sinus
vsalveus
  • Specialized
7 4.8

A wide channel in the body that holds blood instead of a normal vessel

is a narrower groove or space rather than a wide vessel
antrum
vsalveus
  • Specialized
1 9.8

A natural hollow space inside a bone or organ

is a groove-like channel or space rather than a specific internal cavity
canaliculus
vsalveus
  • Specialized
9.9

A very small channel in bone or plants that carries fluid

is a larger groove or hollow instead of a tiny duct

Antonyms

325 1.0

Firm and hard so it keeps its shape, not liquid

Surface Forms

alveus singular
alvei plural

Etymology

Alveus comes from a Latin word meaning 'hollow' or 'basin', and you can see the same idea in alveolus, the tiny 'hollows' in the lungs. So in anatomy an alveus is a channel or cavity, a small hollow space in an organ.