Lung: meaning, definitions and examples

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lung

[ lʌŋ ]

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human anatomy

Each of the two organs situated in the rib cage, consisting of elastic sacs with branching passages into which air is drawn, so that oxygen can pass into the blood and carbon dioxide be removed.

Synonyms

pulmonary organ, respiratory organ

Examples of usage

She was diagnosed with a severe infection in her left lung.
He had trouble breathing due to a collapsed lung.
The doctor examined her lungs using a stethoscope.

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botany

The side of a penny or other coin that does not have the main design on it.

Synonyms

back side, tails

Examples of usage

The coin landed on tails instead of heads.

Translations

Translations of the word "lung" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pulmão

🇮🇳 फेफड़ा

🇩🇪 Lunge

🇮🇩 paru-paru

🇺🇦 легеня

🇵🇱 płuco

🇯🇵 肺 (はい)

🇫🇷 poumon

🇪🇸 pulmón

🇹🇷 akciğer

🇰🇷 폐 (폐)

🇸🇦 رئة

🇨🇿 plíce

🇸🇰 pľúca

🇨🇳 肺 (fèi)

🇸🇮 pljuča

🇮🇸 lunga

🇰🇿 өкпе

🇬🇪 ფილტვი

🇦🇿 ağciyər

🇲🇽 pulmón

Word origin

The word 'lung' originated from the Old English 'lungen', which meant 'the light spongy body which fills most of the cavity of the chest'. The word has been used to refer to the respiratory organs of humans and animals since the early Middle English period. In botany, 'lung' has been used to describe the back side of coins since the 18th century.