Pronunciation: /lʌŋ/
noun a pair of organs in the chest that are responsible for breathing
A1 She took a deep breath and felt her lungs fill with fresh air.
A2 Smoking can damage your lungs and lead to serious health problems.
B1 The doctor listened to his lungs with a stethoscope to check for any abnormalities.
B2 After running for a few minutes, he felt a burning sensation in his lungs.
C1 The athlete's strong lungs allowed him to run long distances without getting tired.
C2 The surgeon carefully removed the tumor from the patient's lung during the delicate operation.
adjective relating to the lungs or their function
A1 He has a lung infection.
A2 She had a lung transplant last year.
B1 The doctor recommended a lung function test.
B2 The patient underwent lung surgery to remove a tumor.
C1 The researcher is studying the effects of pollution on lung health.
C2 The new drug shows promise in treating lung cancer.
formal The doctor examined the patient's lung function during the check-up.
informal I heard smoking can really damage your lungs.
slang I can't believe he's still smoking, he's gonna ruin his lungs.
figurative His words were like a breath of fresh air, filling her lungs with hope.
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