adult respiratory distress syndrome

Definitions of adult respiratory distress syndrome

1. noun

   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.
   synonyms: ARDS, wet lung, white lung

   type of:

   respiratory disease, respiratory disorder, respiratory illness

   a disease affecting the respiratory system