Phrases with «iron lung»

The phrase "iron lung" refers to a large machine that helps people who cannot breathe on their own. It is called an iron lung because it used to be made of a big metal container that held the person's body while it assisted their breathing. Full definition

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Sentences with «iron lung»

Fittingly, the minuscule indie drama The Sessions, a bitsy biopic about the sexual awakening of iron lung inhabitant Mark O'Brien, is a movie of give and take. (thecriticalcritics.com)
Amputation demonstrations, a working iron lung and a creaky elevator in an old, old building. (chicagoparent.com)
Iron Lungs Driven by its motors, my train rumbles into the station, clattering along the tracks. (discovermagazine.com)
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Phrases with «iron lung»

Sentences with «iron lung»

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