ards

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US/ɑɹdz/UK/ɑːdz/

A form of acute respiratory distress syndrome — A form of respiratory failure characterized by rapid onset of widespread inflammation in the lungs.

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adult respiratory distress syndromewet lungwhite lung
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Meanings

ards1

noun
  1. pluralplural of ard

ARDS2

nounARDS (uncountable)
  1. abbreviationacronymuncountablegovernmentAcronym of acute respiratory distress syndrome.
  2. abbreviationacronymuncountablegovernmentAcronym of adult respiratory distress syndrome.

Synonyms & antonyms

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.

Similar
adult respiratory distress syndromewet lungwhite lung
Broader
respiratory diseaserespiratory illnessrespiratory disorder
Also see
acute respiratory distress syndromeadult respiratory distress syndrome

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Translations

French SDRA
  • SDRAacute respiratory distress syndrome
Spanish SDRA
  • SDRAacute respiratory distress syndrome

Rhymes & wordplay

Rhymes with ards

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Anagrams

SADRdarssardDrasRDSA
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APA

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MLA

“ards.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ards. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “ards,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ards.

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