lung
US /lʌŋ/
UK /lʌŋ/
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long
either of the two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates, responsible for the absorption of oxygen from the air and the expulsion of carbon dioxide.
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Smoking can cause serious damage to your lungs.
Roken kan ernstige schade aan je longen veroorzaken.
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She took a deep breath, filling her lungs with fresh air.
Ze haalde diep adem, haar longen vulden zich met frisse lucht.