alvéolárním

Alvéolárním refers to something related to alveoli. In anatomy and physiology, alveoli are tiny air sacs found in the lungs. These microscopic structures are crucial for respiration, serving as the primary site for gas exchange between the air and the bloodstream. Oxygen from inhaled air diffuses across the thin alveolar walls into the capillaries, while carbon dioxide, a waste product of metabolism, moves from the blood into the alveoli to be exhaled.

In linguistics, "alvéolárním" describes sounds produced with the tongue near or touching the alveolar ridge, which is the small gum ridge behind the upper front teeth. Examples of alveolar consonants in English include /t/, /d/, /n/, /s/, /z/, /l/, and /r/. The precise articulation can vary, but the common characteristic is the contact or proximity of the tongue to this specific part of the mouth. The term is used in phonetics to categorize speech sounds based on their place of articulation.