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ARDS Definition

• (n) 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.

ARDS Synonyms

• adult respiratory distress syndrome
• ARDS
• wet lung
• white lung