ards

noun

Meaning

A life-threatening lung condition that prevents enough oxygen from getting into the blood.

Examples

Doctors closely monitored the patient's oxygen levels to manage the complications of ARDS.
Severe trauma or pneumonia are common triggers that can lead to the development of ARDS.

Synonyms: respiratory failure, lung injury, pulmonary edema, acute lung injury

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ards

noun

Pronunciation: /ɑːrdz/

Definition

A life-threatening lung condition that prevents enough oxygen from getting into the blood.

Examples

Doctors closely monitored the patient's oxygen levels to manage the complications of ARDS.
Severe trauma or pneumonia are common triggers that can lead to the development of ARDS.

Synonyms of ards

Words with a similar meaning to ards:

respiratory failure
lung injury
pulmonary edema
acute lung injury

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