by RioTFaDe February 06, 2019
An acronym for a medical syndrome of the lungs. It stands for Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome.
It is characterized as a rapid onset of progressive malfunction of the lungs usually associated with the malfunction of other organs due to the inability to take up oxygen. The condition is associated with extensive lung inflammation and small blood vessel injury in all affected organs. It is an acute and life threatening illness.
It is characterized as a rapid onset of progressive malfunction of the lungs usually associated with the malfunction of other organs due to the inability to take up oxygen. The condition is associated with extensive lung inflammation and small blood vessel injury in all affected organs. It is an acute and life threatening illness.
The survival rate for patients with severe ARDS who receive appropriate treatment is about 60%; if the severe hypoxemia of ARDS is not recognized and treated, cardiopulmonary arrest occurs in 90% of patients.
by Matt October 21, 2005
stands for "Awkward Restroom Dialogue;" typically used between males after a conversation is started in the most uncomfortable of places: the bathroom. Can also refer to any awkward bathroom situation (i.e. your boss/teacher walks in).
Dude 1: "Dude, that guy walked up to the urinal right next to me when there were clearly others open and started a conversation."
Dude 2: Ard.
Dude 2: Ard.
by askdfmnsajfnadsf October 03, 2011
ard (ãh-ėrd)
noun
something a fuckboy in the central jersey/philly area who smokes and juuls. doesn’t make any sense, but it’s a word i guess. if you say it, you are stupid as hell.
noun
something a fuckboy in the central jersey/philly area who smokes and juuls. doesn’t make any sense, but it’s a word i guess. if you say it, you are stupid as hell.
by Yippeee January 23, 2018
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by Plastic Catholic September 22, 2019