Found 1 items, similar to Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: adult respiratory distress syndrome adult respiratory distress syndrome 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. [syn: ARDS, wet lung, white lung]