adult respiratory distress syndrome
noun
: acute respiratory distress syndrome
Note: Though originally named adult respiratory distress syndrome to differentiate this disease from respiratory distress syndrome seen in infants, it is now more commonly referred to as acute respiratory distress syndrome as it may develop in both children and adults.
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“Adult respiratory distress syndrome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adult%20respiratory%20distress%20syndrome. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.
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