lung-like

• Adjetivo raro que significa semelhante a um pulmão em forma ou função; hoje praticamente não é usado no português contemporâneo.

An obsolete adjective meaning resembling a lung in shape or function; no longer in modern use.

1. Performing functions similar to lungsC1formalscientific

   Having a structure or function that resembles or mimics the respiratory or gas-exchange role of biological lungs.

   Semelhante a pulmão

   • The artificial device has a lung-like membrane that allows oxygen to pass into the blood.
   • Some aquatic insects have lung-like structures that help them breathe underwater.
   • The new material is designed to be lung-like, efficiently filtering air pollutants.

   Sinônimosbreathingpulmonarypulmonicrespiratoryventilatory