lung
|lung|
/lʌŋ/
respiratory organ
Etymology
'lung' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'lungen', where 'lung' meant 'light' due to the organ's lightness compared to other organs.
'lungen' changed from the Old English word 'lungen' and eventually became the modern English word 'lung'.
Initially, it meant 'light organ', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'respiratory organ'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an organ in the respiratory system responsible for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide with the blood.
The doctor listened to her lungs with a stethoscope.
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Noun 2
a device or machine that simulates the function of a lung, often used in medical contexts.
The patient was placed on a mechanical lung to assist with breathing.
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Last updated: 2025/01/18 04:51