iron lung
The 'iron lung' was a crucial medical device during polio outbreaks, aiding patients who couldn't breathe independently.
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Definition
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(technical, historical)A large cylindrical machine that helps a person breathe by creating a negative pressure environment around their body, often used for polio patients.
Example
- During the polio epidemic, many patients relied on the iron lung to survive.
- The iron lung works by mimicking the natural breathing process through air pressure changes.