Alveolitis can refer to two inflammatory conditions. It can refer to inflammation of the alveoli in the lungs, or the dental alveolus in the jaw. Alveolitis in the jaw is also known as dry socket. This type of inflamed tooth socket is usually seen after tooth extractions in smokers or people with diabetes. Alveolitis is the accumulation of inflamm... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alveolitis
Inflammation of the alveoli of the lungs caused by an allergic reaction. See Extrinsic Allergic Alveolitis. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20474
(al″ve-o-li´tis) inflammation of a dental or pulmonary alveolus. allergic alveolitis , extrinsic allergic alveolitis hypersensitivity pneumonitis. alveolitis sicca dolorosa dry socket. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
noun inflammation in the socket of a tooth; sometimes occurs after a tooth is extracted and a blood clot fails to form Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20974
noun inflammation of the alveoli in the lungs caused by inhaling dust; with repeated exposure the condition may become chronic Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20974