adult respiratory distress syndrome


Definition: Meaning of, adult respiratory distress syndrome in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈadʌlt;əˈdʌlt rɪˈspɪrət(ə)ri;ˈrɛsp(ə)rət(ə)ri;rɪˈspʌɪrət(ə)ri dɪˈstrɛs ˈsɪndrəʊm /

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adult respiratory distress syndrome adult respiratory distress syndromes
  1. 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 vapours, ammonia or chlorine etc.
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