lungs

1. A pair of organs , the principal parts of the respiratory system , at the front of the cavity of the chest, or thorax . In the lungs, oxygen from the air that is inhaled is transferred into the blood , while carbon dioxide is removed from the blood and exhaled.

Example Sentences

A brain AVM disrupts the vital exchange of blood between the lungs and heart.

From Los Angeles Times

Her melanoma had progressed to Stage 4 and invaded her brain and lungs.

From Los Angeles Times

Complications of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome can lead to damaged lung tissues and fluid buildup in the lungs, according to the Mayo Clinic.

From Los Angeles Times

They can also detect tuberculosis, an infectious disease that commonly affects the lungs, far quicker than it would be found in a lab using conventional microscopy, Apopo says.

From BBC

Staff carried out some medical interventions for a few days to make the baby more resilient - including injections of steroids for his lungs.

From BBC