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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   plural of ard form-of, plural
2. 2
   Acronym of acute respiratory distress syndrome. abbreviation, acronym, alt-of, uncountable
3. 3
   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. wordnet
4. 4
   Acronym of adult respiratory distress syndrome. abbreviation, acronym, alt-of, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

acute respiratory distress syndromeadult respiratory distress syndromeadult respiratory distress syndromewet lungwhite lung

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