Question

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the portion of the tooth within the alveolus is known as the

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Explanation:

The alveolus is the socket in the jawbone that holds the tooth. The part of the tooth within this socket is called the root. Teeth have a crown (the visible part above the gum) and a root (the part embedded in the alveolus).

Answer:

root