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adult respiratory distress syndrome meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of adult respiratory distress syndrome at MeaningMonkey.org. adult respiratory distress syndrome meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.ADULT RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME noun
Definition of adult respiratory distress syndrome (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: ARDS, wet lung, white lung
Source: Princeton University Wordnet