define the alveolar process
Noun. 1. alveolar process-a ridge that forms the borders of the upper and lower jaws and contains the sockets of the teeth. alveolar ridge, gum ridge. alveolar pressure. 2  alveolar pressure. 3  alveolar pressure. 4  alveolar pressure. 5  alveolar process. 6  Alveolar process of maxilla. 7  Alveolar process of maxilla. 8  Alveolar process of maxilla. 9  Alveolar processes.