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ARDS

Pathology.

adult respiratory distress syndrome. See respiratory distress syndrome (def. 2).

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British Dictionary definitions for ARDS

Ards
/ (ɑːdz) /

noun

a district of Northern Ireland, in Co Down. Pop: 74 369 (2003 est). Area: 368 sq km (142 sq miles)
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Medical definitions for ARDS

ARDS

abbr.

adult respiratory distress syndrome
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