Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: lungs

Synonyms:

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Usage examples:

A common misunderstanding is a drowning is having water over your head when in fact a drowning is caused by too much water in the lungs.

Source: https://tvline.com/news/matthew-perry-dead-friends-cause-of-death-drowning-obituary-1235067321/

Additionally, e-cigarettes can contain heavy metals and cancer-causing chemicals that can damage the lungs and lead to disease, disability and even death, according to the CDC.

Source: https://www.mycentraloregon.com/2023/11/02/tobacco-use-falls-among-high-school-students-but-is-rising-among-middle-schoolers-study/

“A flotation test and microscopic examination of the lungs was consistent with a live birth,” the autopsy read.

Source: https://www.propublica.org/article/is-lung-float-test-reliable-stillbirth-medical-examiners-murder

After more than a decade living in a flat caked in thick, black mould, I’d almost forgotten the feeling of taking a deep breath and my lungs fully expanding.

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/20/my-mouldy-flat-caused-daily-asthma-attacks-i-had-to-teach-my-kids-to-call-999-18462546/

Anti-masker attempts to harass park ranger for wearing a mask, but then finds out he's protecting his lungs from metal debris.

Source: https://boingboing.net/2023/04/17/park-ranger-teaches-mask-shaming-creeper-a-lesson-in-occupational-safety.html

"As a butcher, I blow up lungs because it gives us a unique peek inside the wonder of biology.

Source: https://boingboing.net/2023/09/02/butcher-blows-air-into-lungs-of-bison-in-facsinating-biology-demonstration.html

As a Changeling who can actually grow replica organs, her lungs will appreciate the sensation unprecedented amongst her people.

Source: https://www.slashfilm.com/1265834/star-trek-picard-season-3-major-character-ranked/

Asthma + Lung UK Northern Ireland is a charity in Northern Ireland fighting for everyone with a lung condition, aiming for a world where everyone can breathe with healthy lungs.

Source: https://www.newsletter.co.uk/health/ban-on-smoking-outside-school-gates-backed-by-four-in-five-people-surveyed-in-northern-ireland-4164629

As well as receiving a blood transfusion, she underwent two operations to suck air from between her lungs.

Source: https://www.nwemail.co.uk/news/23238279.barrow-family-appeal-help-severely-ill-baby-fighting-strep/?ref=rss

Beyond the brain, lead can damage the nervous system, heart, lungs and kidneys.

Source: https://www.lewrockwell.com/2023/10/joseph-mercola/eye-opening-study-on-the-widespread-danger-of-lead-poisoning/

Brooks is a pro at building suspense even if it plays out in some rather spectacularly yucky episodes, one involving a short spear that takes its name from “the sucking sound of pulling it out of the dead man’s heart and lungs.”

Source: https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/keith-stevenson/traitors-run-the-lenticular/

But a growing body of research suggests vaping also poses serious long-term health risks - especially to the lungs and heart.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-12549573/Im-doctor-believe-vaping-worse-smoking-cigarettes-barbeques-lungs.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

But it may be dangerous to be in a fairly remote place and be so zoned into your activity that you’re unaware there’s another human 30 feet away, screaming at the top of his lungs at the dog you also haven’t noticed.

Source: https://flatheadbeacon.com/2023/09/06/dogs-in-the-woods/

But the California infections were in patients' eyes, not more common spots like the blood and lungs.

Source: https://www.gjsentinel.com/news/us/how-officials-cracked-case-of-eyedrops-that-blinded-people/article_5068874e-1fce-50be-b192-1b9fd4e042f3.html

But when mutations happen, the virus can attack the lungs as well as the heart, liver and kidney and trigger a dysregulated immune response.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/health-wellness/china-respiratory-illness-whats-the-h9n2-avian-flu-outbreak-there-all-about-9048145/

Castillo, 60, has battled colon cancer for five years and the disease has progressed to his liver and lungs.

Source: https://mauinow.com/2023/02/24/kapalua-golf-leader-gets-sponsor-exemption-to-compete-in-pga-tour-champions-event/

Cleaning up heavy vehicles such as school buses is one key way to give some relief to kids’ lungs and ultimately save school districts money.

Source: https://www.heraldnet.com/opinion/comment-states-climate-investments-should-start-with-kids/

Commenting on the matter, Assistant Head Teacher Mrs Vikki Woodley said: “Vehicle exhaust fumes are damaging to everyone’s health, but it especially affects children, whose lungs are still developing.

Source: https://www.bucksfreepress.co.uk/news/23834259.bucks-drivers-warned-no-idling-outside-schools-part-campaign/?ref=rss

Curran passed two markers — his body accepted the transplanted lungs and they fit his chest cavity.

Source: https://www.staradvertiser.com/2023/01/29/sports/curran-4-others-gain-uh-circle-of-honor/

“Damage to the lungs and airways during this time frame can have lasting effects on the lung tissue, including scarring and inflammation, and can also impact the immune system,” she said.

Source: https://1010wcsi.com/fox-health/lower-respiratory-infections-when-young-could-be-linked-to-earlier-adult-deaths-study/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lower-respiratory-infections-when-young-could-be-linked-to-earlier-adult-deaths-study