Lung (Noun)

Meaning

Either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood.

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Examples

• The doctor listened to her patient's lung with a stethoscope to check for any abnormalities.
• A severe case of pneumonia can cause inflammation in the lung and make it difficult to breathe.
• The smoker's lung was severely damaged from years of inhaling cigarette smoke.
• The scuba diver's lung expanded as she rose to the surface of the water.
• The patient underwent surgery to remove a tumor from her lung and was recovering well.