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iron lung

NOUN
artificial lung
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Lane spent the next several months in an iron lung.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2024

He was initially placed in an iron lung.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2024

"He needed a unique type of care. Not even professionals are trained to take care of a quadriplegic in an iron lung," says Philip of the huge responsibility that came with supporting his brother.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2024

He had to deal with the surprise of clients on entering his office and seeing him in his iron lung.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2024

Cordelia in an iron lung, then, being breathed, as an accor- dian is played.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood