lung
Pronunciation: [lʌŋ]
Word
Context: "anatomy"
(noun) a part of the body that helps us breathe. We have two lungs, and they take in air and give out carbon dioxide, which helps keep us alive.
Example
She took a deep breath and filled her lungs with fresh air.
Example
He could hardly breathe because his lungs were not working well.
Example
How do our lungs help us when we run?
Context: "health"
(noun) an organ in our body that can be affected by diseases. If someone has a lung disease, it can make it hard to breathe.
Example
He was relieved to find out that his lungs were healthy after the check-up.
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Her doctor said her lungs were damaged from smoking for many years.
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What can we do to keep our lungs healthy?
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