Alveoli

System Respiratory
SNOMED CT 361364000

Alveoli

Definition

Spherical outcropping of the respiratory bronchioles and primary site of gas exchange with the blood. Alveoli are particular to mammalian lungs. Different structures are involved in gas exchange in other vertebrates[WP].

Also known as alveolus pulmonis, lung alveolus, pulmonary alveolus, respiratory alveolus — per UBERON

The Alveoli is a part of the Respiratory.

Also identified as