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Term

lung function

Term

The main function of the lungs is the process of gas exchange called respiration (or breathing). In respiration, oxygen from incoming air enters the blood, and carbon dioxide, a waste gas from the metabolism, leaves the blood. A reduced lung function means that the ability of lungs to exchange gases is reduced.

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Definition source publication

EEA Ozone website

Publication year

2006

Definition source URL

http://www.eea.europa.eu/maps/ozone/

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EEA

Organisation full name

European Environment Agency

Subjects

Long definition

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