alveolar ridge (n)
gum ridge (n)
alveolar process (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 08
def a ridge that forms the borders of the upper and lower jaws and contains the sockets of the teeth
Outgoing links
Hypernym process, outgrowth, appendage
Part holonym jaw
Part meronym tooth socket, alveolus; alveolar artery, arteria alveolaris
Incoming links
Pertainym (pertains to noun) alveolar → alveolar ridge
Part holonym tooth socket, alveolus; alveolar artery, arteria alveolaris
Hyponym process, outgrowth, appendage
Part meronym jaw

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