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LUNGS

\lˈʌŋz], \lˈʌŋz], \l_ˈʌ_ŋ_z]\

Definitions of LUNGS

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1898 - Warner's pocket medical dictionary of today.
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Either of the pair of organs occupying the cavity of the thorax that effect the aeration of the blood.

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Two organs, one on each side of thorax, by means of which respiration is carried on.

1898 - Warner's pocket medical dictionary of today.
By William R. Warner

The organs of respiration in mammals, birds, and reptiles.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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