Pneumocyte
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pneumocyte is a noun meaning A cell that is responsible for gas exchange in the alveoli in the lungs.
Meaning
A cell that is responsible for gas exchange in the alveoli in the lungs.
Word Forms
- pneumocytes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pneumatode, pneumosphere, alveolosphere, pneumatophore, pneumatocyst, pneumostome.
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