noun
artificial lung
Medical term for a device that temporarily takes over the function of the lungs, used during surgery or in critical care.
手術中は人工肺を使って血液に酸素を送ります。
During surgery, an artificial lung is used to supply oxygen to the blood.
Compound of 人工 (じんこう, 'artificial') and 肺 (はい, 'lung').