ARDS

[ ey-ahr-dee-es ]

abbreviation for

, Pathology.

1. acute respiratory distress syndrome ( def ).

Ards

/ ɑːdz /

noun

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

Example Sentences

That Ed'ards boy ain't more of a boy than most boys, I guess.

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"Tha's 'cause ye twist 'em wrong way, back'ards round yer fingers," the faint voice from the bed made answer.

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De win' blow de grass back'ards en forrerds, but dem sojer-men dey never move; en den I know dey wuz dead.

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Let us look at them rip-roarin orators in New York, who've bin tearin round for up'ards a year, swearin Ireland shall be free.

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He wants somefin' light and comfortin', that'll warm his in'ards, and make him sweat, bless him!

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