phế bào
[fe˧˦ ʔɓaːw˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) pulmonary alveolus
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) pneumocyte
Common questions
What does “phế bào” mean?
(noun) pulmonary alveolus
Is “phế bào” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.