adult respiratory distress syndrome

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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.
• Syn:
ARDS, wet lung, white lung
• Hypernyms:
respiratory disease, respiratory illness, respiratory disorder