Apneumona

/ˌæpnjuːˈmoʊnə/ noun

Definition

A rare medical term referring to the absence of lungs or pulmonary tissue; a congenital condition of extreme lung deficiency.

Etymology

From Greek 'a-' (without) + 'pneumon' (lung) + '-a' (noun ending). An extremely rare medical descriptor from anatomical terminology.

Kelly Says

Apneumona is incompatible with life in humans, but some aquatic creatures and organisms have evolved without lungs entirely, getting oxygen through their skin or gills instead.

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