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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

lungs

/lʌŋz/ noun · British & US
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What does lungs mean?

noun

The organs in the chest that take in oxygen and expel carbon dioxide during breathing. The lungs are essential for the exchange of gases between the body and the air.

Example

"The doctor examined the patient's lungs to determine the cause of the cough."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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