Breathing organ: meaning, definitions and examples

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breathing organ

 

[ ˈbriːðɪŋ ˈɔːɡən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

human anatomy

A breathing organ is a specialized structure in the body that allows for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between an organism and its environment. In humans, the lungs are the primary breathing organs, responsible for the intake of oxygen and the expulsion of carbon dioxide through respiration.

Synonyms

breathing apparatus, lung, respiratory organ

Examples of usage

  • The lungs are the main breathing organs in humans.
  • Fish use gills as their breathing organs.
  • The efficiency of breathing organs is crucial for survival.

Translations

Translations of the word "breathing organ" in other languages:

🇵🇹 órgão respiratório

🇮🇳 सांस लेने का अंग

🇩🇪 Atmungsorgan

🇮🇩 organ pernapasan

🇺🇦 дихальний орган

🇵🇱 organ oddechowy

🇯🇵 呼吸器官

🇫🇷 organe respiratoire

🇪🇸 órgano respiratorio

🇹🇷 solunum organı

🇰🇷 호흡 기관

🇸🇦 عضو التنفس

🇨🇿 dýchací orgán

🇸🇰 dýchací orgán

🇨🇳 呼吸器官

🇸🇮 dihalni organ

🇮🇸 öndunarfæri

🇰🇿 тыныс алу органы

🇬🇪 სასუნთქი ორგანო

🇦🇿 tənəffüs orqanı

🇲🇽 órgano respiratorio

Word origin

The concept of breathing organs has been essential for the survival of organisms throughout evolution. From the gills of fish to the lungs of mammals, these specialized structures have developed to efficiently exchange gases with the environment. The study of breathing organs has played a significant role in understanding the respiratory systems of various species and the adaptations that have occurred over time.