ARDS

Definitions of ARDS
  1. noun
    acute lung injury characterized by coughing and rales; inflammation of the lungs which become stiff and fibrous and cannot exchange oxygen; occurs among persons exposed to irritants such as corrosive chemical vapors or ammonia or chlorine etc.
    synonyms: adult respiratory distress syndrome, wet lung, white lung
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    type of:
    respiratory disease, respiratory disorder, respiratory illness
    a disease affecting the respiratory system
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