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Lungenbläschen

pulmonary alveolus

noun LUNG-en-blaes-khen Rare
Body & Health Body Parts

Usage Note

Lungenbläschen (plural Lungenbläschen or Alveolen) are the tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs. Their destruction in emphysema (Lungenemphysem) from smoking is widely explained in public health campaigns.

Examples

"Rauchen zerstört die Lungenbläschen und verringert die Atemkapazität."

Natural Translation

Smoking destroys the alveoli and reduces breathing capacity.

Literal Translation

Smoking destroys the lung-vesicles and reduces the breathing-capacity.

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