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lungs

/lสŒล‹z/
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noun

Simple Meaning

the two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe air.

When to Use

๐Ÿ’ฌDaily Conversation๐Ÿ“šAcademic Writing
Elementary โ€” simple everyday language

Examples in Conversation

โ€œSmoking is really bad for your lungs.โ€

โ€œTake a deep breath and fill your lungs with fresh air.โ€

โ–ถFull Definition

A biological organ of vertebrates that controls breathing and oxygenates the blood.

Related Words

Synonyms:
breathing organs
Word Family:
lungpulmonary