adult respiratory distress syndrome

Noun

Meaning

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.

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

ARDS wet lung white lung respiratory distress syndrome shock lung

Hypernyms

respiratory disease respiratory disorder respiratory illness

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