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Definition Of Alveolar Bone:

in dentistry, the specialized bony structure that supports the teeth; it consists of the cortical bone that comprises the tooth socket into which the roots of the tooth fit, and is supported by the trabecular bone.
Synonym(s): alveolar process of maxillaSynonym(s): alveolar supporting bone.

Other Definition Of Medical Terms:

Alveolar Canals Of Maxilla
Alveolar Foramina Of Maxilla
Alveolar Gingiva
Alveolar Part Of Mandible
Alveolar Pattern
Alveolar Periosteum

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