HyperDic: ards

English > 1 sense of the word ARDS:
NOUNstateARDS, adult respiratory distress syndrome, wet lung, white lungacute lung injury characterized by coughing and rales
English > ARDS: 1 sense > noun 1, state
MeaningAcute 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..
Synonymsadult respiratory distress syndrome, wet lung, white lung
Broaderrespiratory disease, respiratory illness, respiratory disorderA disease affecting the respiratory system

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