Alveolar period

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012857",
  "term": "Alveolar period",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A developmental stage in lung maturation characterized by the formation and expansion of alveoli, the small air sacs where gas exchange occurs. This period follows the canalicular and saccular stages and involves extensive septation of the lung parenchyma. In humans, this phase extends from late gestation into early childhood, continuing for several years post-birth.",
  "synonyms": [
    "alveolar phase"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "alveolus",
    "intrauterine"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 719 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/alveolar-period/"
}