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Definitions from the WebTerm: Iron LungNoun: An iron lung is a medical device used to help individuals with paralyzed or weakened respiratory muscles breathe by providing mechanical assistance. Example sentence: The iron lung allowed the polio patient to breathe without assistance. Verb (transitive): To iron lung someone means to use an iron lung to support their breathing. Example sentence: The doctors decided to iron lung the patient until their respiratory muscles recovered. Phrase (informal): The term "iron lung" is sometimes used informally to describe a person who is excessively reliant on the assistance or support of others. Example sentence: She always expects others to do everything for her, she's like an iron lung! Adjective (informal): In informal usage, "iron lung" can be used as an adjective to describe something or someone old-fashioned or outmoded. Example sentence: That restaurant is so iron lung, they haven't updated their menu in years. Related products on Amazon: | ||||
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