adult respiratory distress syndrome

noun

Synonym of acute respiratory distress syndrome.

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acute respiratory distress syndromeARDSwet lungwhite lung
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Meanings

nounadult respiratory distress syndrome (uncountable)
  1. uncountableSynonym of acute respiratory distress syndrome.

    Synonyms: acute respiratory distress syndrome

Synonyms & antonyms

nounSynonym of acute respiratory distress syndrome.

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acute respiratory distress syndrome

More synonyms by meaning

nounacute 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.

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ARDSwet lungwhite lung
Broader
respiratory diseaserespiratory illnessrespiratory disorder
Also see
acute respiratory distress syndrome

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