| NOUN | state | adult respiratory distress syndrome, ARDS, wet lung, white lung | acute lung injury characterized by coughing and rales |
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| 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.. | |
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| Synonyms | ARDS, wet lung, white lung | |
| Broader | respiratory disease, respiratory illness, respiratory disorder | A disease affecting the respiratory system |
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