Definition: The word "alveola" is a Greek term used in religious texts to describe the lungs, specifically the part where air enters and leaves the alveoli (air sacs), which are surrounded by small tubes called capillaries. Definition: - Alveola: The main structure that contains tiny blood vessels (capillaries) through which oxygen diffuses into the bloodstream and carbon dioxide diffuses out of it. It is also known as a "port" in English language usage, due to its similarity with other parts of the body. - Lungs: The largest and most complex organs in the human body, responsible for gas exchange and respiration. - Alveoli: Small air-filled spaces in the lungs that collect oxygen-rich air molecules (oxygen) and release carbon dioxide, which is produced by cells. They are also surrounded by capillaries. In religious texts, the word "alveola" typically refers to a part of the lung called an alveolus or alveolar sac. It's used metaphorically to describe the lungs and their role in the exchange of gases between the body and the environment.
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