adult respiratory distress syndrome

noun

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First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of adult respiratory distress syndrome was in 1972

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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 27 Feb. 2025.

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adult respiratory distress syndrome

noun
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