English Explanatory Dictionary

acute respiratory distress syndrome

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A form of respiratory failure characterized by rapid onset of widespread inflammation in the lungs.

Word forms

acute respiratory distress syndrome

Synonyms

adult respiratory distress syndrome ARDS
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