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lung

[luhng] / lʌŋ /
NOUN
body part
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In early testing, the antibody slowed the growth of primary tumors, reduced the spread of cancer to the lungs, and revived immune cells that normally attack cancer.

From Science Daily

Deaths from lung, breast and other major cancers fell.

From The Wall Street Journal

This setup encouraged the cells to mature into a structure that closely resembles the lining of the nasal passages and lung airways.

From Science Daily

The suspected cardiac arrhythmia was likely due to a diagnosed condition known as “systemic sarcoidosis,” which can cause lumps in the lungs and other organs, the report found.

From Los Angeles Times

“I thought my lungs were going to burst, but we made it out and came up gasping for air. Reuben was raging all around us. I looked for you, but you were already gone.”

From Literature