adult respiratory distress syndrome
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adult respiratory distress syndrome 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
.
adult respiratory distress syndrome Synonyms
adult respiratory distress syndrome
ARDS
wet lung
white lung
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