alveolitis

• 牙槽炎指牙槽窝的炎症，常发生于拔牙后；也指肺泡因吸入粉尘等物质而发生的炎症，反复接触可转为慢性。

A medical condition characterized by inflammation, either in the socket of a tooth following extraction or in the alveoli of the lungs due to inhalation of dust, which can become chronic with repeated exposure.

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1. Dental alveolitisC1formalmedical

   Inflammation of the tooth socket, often occurring after a tooth extraction when the blood clot fails to form properly.

   干槽症

   • The patient developed alveolitis after the wisdom tooth was removed.
   • Dry socket is a common form of dental alveolitis.
   • Treatment for alveolitis includes pain relief and socket irrigation.

   同义词dry socket

2. Pulmonary alveolitisC1formalmedical

   Inflammation of the tiny air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs, often caused by inhaling organic dusts; repeated exposure can lead to chronic lung disease.

   肺泡炎

   • Farmers may develop alveolitis from inhaling moldy hay dust.
   • Chronic alveolitis can lead to scarring of the lung tissue.
   • The doctor diagnosed him with hypersensitivity alveolitis.

   同义词pneumonitis