alveolitis

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inflammation in the socket of a tooth; sometimes occurs after a tooth is extracted and a blood clot fails to form

inflammation of the alveoli in the lungs caused by inhaling dust; with repeated exposure the condition may become chronic

Sense	Relation	Group	Word
1	hypernym	Types & categories	inflammation
2	hypernym	Types & categories	inflammation
2	hyponym	Types & categories	farmer's lung
2	hyponym	Types & categories	bagassosis