noun
alveolus; tooth socket
Anatomical term for the bony socket in the jaw that holds a tooth. Used in dental and medical contexts.
歯槽に歯がしっかりと固定されている。
The tooth is firmly fixed in the alveolus.
歯槽骨は歯を支える重要な骨です。
The alveolar bone is an important bone that supports the teeth.