INR Medical abbreviation

INR is a medical abbreviation that stands for "international normalized ratio." It is a laboratory test that measures how quickly blood clots. INR is used to monitor the effectiveness of blood-thinning medications, such as warfarin, in people who are at risk for blood clots. The INR test is used more...

ARDS abbreviation

The medical abbreviation "ARDS" stands for "acute respiratory distress syndrome." Acute respiratory distress syndrome is a severe lung condition characterized by rapid onset of widespread inflammation in the lungs, leading to respiratory failure. It is a life-threatening condition that typically occurs as a response to lung injury from various more...