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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. animal and human health
  3. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  4. respiratory tract diseases
  5. acute respiratory distress syndrome
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. animal and human health
  3. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  4. respiratory tract diseases
  5. acute respiratory distress syndrome

Preferred term

acute respiratory distress syndrome

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Definition

  • Information A syndrome characterized by progressive life-threatening respiratory insufficiency in the absence of known lung diseases, usually following a systemic insult such as surgery or major trauma.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2016

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/266329

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