In anatomy terms the difference between alveolus and capillary
is that alveolus is a small air sac in the lungs, where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged with the blood while capillary is any of the small blood vessels that connect arteries to veins.
As nouns the difference between alveolus and capillary
is that alveolus is a small cavity or pit while capillary is a narrow tube.
As an adjective capillary is
of or pertaining to hair.
alveolus
English
Noun
(alveoli)
A small cavity or pit.
(anatomy) an anatomical structure that has the form of a hollow cavity
(anatomy) a small air sac in the lungs, where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged with the blood.
Synonyms
* (air sac in lung) pulmonary alveolus
Derived terms
* alveolar
* alveolate
* dental alveolus (syn. tooth socket)
See also
* (Alveolus)
* (Pulmonary alveolus)
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capillary
Adjective
(
en adjective)
of or pertaining to hair
pertaining to a narrow tube
Noun
(capillaries)
A narrow tube
(anatomy) Any of the small blood vessels that connect arteries to veins
Derived terms
* capillarity
* capillary action
* capillary wave
See also
* artery
* circulatory system
* vein
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