iron lung

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Definition of iron lung in English English dictionary

A mechanical device for assisted breathing

respirator that produces alternations in air pressure in a chamber surrounding a patient's chest to force air into and out of the lungs thus providing artificial respiration

An airtight metal tank that encloses all of the body except the head and forces the lungs to inhale and exhale through regulated changes in air pressure. a large machine with a metal case used to help people to breathe

medical device which simulates the action of the lungs

Hyphenation

i·ron lung

Turkish pronunciation

ayırn lʌng

Pronunciation

/ˈīərn ˈləɴɢ/ /ˈaɪɜrn ˈlʌŋ/