lung
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The Pope was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma following surgery to remove a lower lobe of his right lung.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
News that the otherwise active pope had a cancerous tumour removed from his lung has rattled the Vatican and the world's 1.4 billion Catholics.
From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026
The surgery on Tuesday, which lasted for 90 minutes, included the removal of the lower lobe of the Pope's right lung.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
Pope Leo XIV will be discharged from Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Saturday afternoon, just four days after an operation to remove a cancerous growth from his lung.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
Severe reducing was thought to be the culprit behind an epidemic of fatal lung diseases, such as pneumonia and tuberculosis, among jockeys.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
These microscopic particles can penetrate deep into the lungs and pose serious health risks.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026
"I remember nothing until day four when I was brought round but a few hours later, I was ventilated again because both my lungs collapsed," she said.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
Midway through the afternoon, I found myself pushing on sadistic, resistant bike pedals while my lungs screamed and a built-in fan blew in my face.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
In Bradashesh, retired teacher Lirie Curri, 61, showed AFP the X-rays of her damaged lungs.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
The lungs were Wolf’s share -although not yet.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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Animals (Zoology) - Introductory
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