acute respiratory distress syndrome

[uh-kyoot res-per-uh-tawr-ee di-stres sin-drohm, -druhm]

noun

Pathology.

1. a disorder, caused by an acute illness or injury that affects the lungs either directly or indirectly, resulting in stiffening of the lung tissue, pulmonary edema, and extreme shortness of breath. ARDS

Word History and Origins

Origin of acute respiratory distress syndrome¹

First recorded in 2000–05

Example Sentences

A few days later the teenager was admitted to intensive care after developing acute respiratory distress syndrome.

From Salon

In some severe cases of COVID-19, the lungs undergo extreme damage, resulting in a range of life-threatening conditions like pneumonia, inflammation, and acute respiratory distress syndrome.

From Science Daily

Other diseases that can cause CRS include sepsis and acute respiratory distress syndrome, COVID-19 infection, and ischemia.

From Science Daily

Without treatment, malaria can also lead to seizures, anemia, kidney damage, acute respiratory distress syndrome and even death.

From Washington Times

People infected with H5N1 virus can develop acute respiratory distress syndrome, or ARDS, manifesting in short and labored breathing.

From Science Daily